Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth - 8)
Introduction
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth - 8) is a Bachelor program taught at Flinders University of South Australia, Australia. Intake: March. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)) options.
Flinders University offers the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5). Students study play-based learning and early education theories, child development, inclusive practices, and topics such as philosophies of early childhood, partnership with parents and families, literacy and numeracy through play, Indigenous pedagogy, and supporting children on the autism spectrum.
The program has a full-time duration of 3 years (or part-time equivalent) and includes professional placements. The course structure includes a first professional placement in Year 1, a specialised placement with children aged birth to 2 in Year 2, and a six-week preschool placement in Year 3, alongside core topics each year.
Graduates of Flinders’ Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) are qualified to work as early childhood teachers in settings such as long day care, preschool, kindergarten, and early learning. The degree is accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), and it is a pathway to leadership roles or further study in education, leadership, or special education.
Modules
- Professional experience
- Philosophies of early childhood
- Arts
- Pedagogies of belonging
- Health and physical education
- Partnerships, parents and participations
- Play, learning and development
- Inclusive education
- Language development
- Play and development
- Respectful teaching
- Indigenous pedagogy
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth - 8) at Flinders University of South Australia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Flinders University of South Australia.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Flinders University of South Australia as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth - 8).
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
- Guaranteed Entry ATAR 75.00
- STAT 165.0 GPA 5.0
- TAFE/VET Advanced Diploma or above
- Prerequisites None
- Assumed knowledge None
- IELTS overall 7.0
- Writing 7.0
- Speaking 7.0
- Listening 7.0
- Reading 7.0
- Pearson overall 65
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-early-childhood-education-birth-5
More Information
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Assistant Director in an Early Childhood Service
- Child Development Specialist
- Play Therapist
- Early Years Curriculum Advisor
Scholarships
43 fully funded scholarships are listed for Australia. See Australia scholarships.