- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 3.0F/P
- Campus
- Preston (VIC)
- Intl. Tuition
- A$24,640 (year not stated on the university's site)
- Home Tuition
- A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
Early years graduates work in nurseries, reception classes, children's centres and family support services, qualifying as Early Years Teachers or practitioners with pathways into leadership, SENCO and children's services roles.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Student life (indicative)
Preston offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
The University at a Glance
- Staff Ratio
- 18.0:1
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Admission notes
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australian Year 12, or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
- No minimum ATAR required. *Senior VCE VM applicants are required to enter through a VET pathway (Certificate or Diploma) or undertake literacy and numeracy testing equivalency.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview and demonstrate personal attributes suitable for Early Childhood Education profession.
- Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australian Year 12, or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
- No minimum ATAR required. *Senior VCE VM applicants are required to enter through a VET pathway (Certificate or Diploma) or undertake literacy and numeracy testing equivalency.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview and demonstrate personal attributes suitable for Early Childhood Education profession.
- Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study Completion or partial completion of a Bachelor degree level qualification may satisfy the course academic pre-requisites.
- Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Admission criteria for applicants with a Vocational Education and Training study Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification in any discipline.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview and demonstrate personal attributes suitable for Early Childhood Education profession.
- Articulation credits are available for specific VET qualifications Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience Students must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to the stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview and demonstrate personal attributes suitable for Early Childhood Education profession. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion of any English. | Current Year 12 graduates Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Recent Year 12 graduates Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with Higher Education study Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with VET study Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with work and life experience Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria
Assessment Methods
We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.
Campus & City Life
- Staff Ratio
- 18:1
- Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Mild coastal
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 8.0/10
- Transport
- Good (close to station or regional airport)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
- Preston offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
- Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Beach lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
- Placement Year
- Not offered
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Early years graduates work in nurseries, reception classes, children's centres and family support services, qualifying as Early Years Teachers or practitioners with pathways into leadership, SENCO and children's services roles.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Higher
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