Bachelor of Education Studies (Early Childhood)
Quality early experiences in nurturing learning contexts, contributes significantly to the social development of young children, and their cognitive and emotional health and wellbeing.
This Early Childhood program focuses on babies to children aged five, who are not yet enrolled in formal schooling. Gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on practice opportunities to expertly interact with children, as they learn to actively participate and contribute in the wider community.
The program has been developed according to the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) standards.
In this program you will:
- plan, assess and evaluate play-based intentional learning and teaching activities using age-appropriate resources
- support children’s learning through play, creative imagination and problem solving skills
- promote health, emotional, and wellbeing concepts that contribute to children’s sense of agency and self-regulation
- foster literacy through story reading, oral language, drama and early reading instruction
- nurture inclusion through considerations of culture, individual capabilities, and learning needs – including disability
- use reflection-for-action for improving practice and enhancing your impact
- undertake eighty days of professional experiences
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
QTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First intake Semester 1, 2025
First intake Semester 1, 2025
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 115024C
- UniSC program code
- UB009
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
EDU101 Human Development and Learning
EDU103 Teaching with Technology
EDU109 Professional Experience: Play and Pedagogy in Early Learning
EDU110 Engagement and Behaviour in Early Learning
EDU112 Professional Experience: Communities and Partnerships
EDU115 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts
EDU118 Foundations of Numeracy
EDU119 English Language and Literacy
Developing courses (10) 120 units
EDU206 Sustainability Through Play and Pedagogy
EDU208 Professional Experience: Learning Theories in Early Learning
EDU209 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
EDU212 Teaching Science in the Early Years
EDU213 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU214 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
EDU216 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
EDU217 Professional Experience: Evidence Based Decision Making in Early Learning
EDU218 Inclusive Practices and Intervention in Early Learning
SCS203 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Graduate courses (6) 72 units
EDU309 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU361 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy
EDU380 Professional Experience: Transitioning to School
EDU381 Developing Teacher Identity and Leadership: Internship
EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | TBA |
| Moreton Bay | TBA |
Post admission requirements
To commence Professional Experience (PEx) placements in this program, students must hold a valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or link their existing Blue Card to UniSC. The Blue Card system is regulated by legislation, Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (the Act) and the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Regulation 2020. Students must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Blue Card, by Blue Card Services to allow them to undertake Professional Experience (PEx) placement in prior to school and school contexts, that children under 18 years of age are present. It is highly recommended students be proactive in applying for a BlueCard as soon as they are accepted into the program. PEx placements cannot commence without a valid Blue Card.
Additional entry information
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Recommended prior study
- Essential English and Essential Mathematics
- Successful completion of 288 units
- EDU381 Developing Teacher Identity and Leadership must be studied in your final semester of the program. It includes a 20 day Internship. EDU380 Professional Experience: Transitioning to School with 15 days of Professional Experience (PEx ) placement is a pre-requisite for EDU381 Devloping Teacher Identity and Leadership
- Cross-institutional study during enrolment is not permitted for the Bachelor of Education Studies (Early Childhood)
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help with understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses as you progress through your studies
In order to commence your Professional Experience (PEx) placements, you must:
- Hold a valid Blue Card, for the duration of your program. Blue Card Services administers the Blue Card system, that is a Queensland’s Working with Children Check. You should allow at least 12 weeks for Blue Card Services to issue your Blue Card. Note: Students who do not possess a valid Blue Card are unable to complete the Professional Experience (PEx) component of the program, and are not able to meet graduation requirements
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other State/Territory authority)
- Travel to attend Professional Experience (PEx) placements
- Please note, while every endeavour will be made to place students for Professional Experience (PEx) placements in a given semester, this is not guaranteed. Students may need to enrol at a later time should a position at an agency be unavailable in the preferred semester.