This course is only available to Australian citizens or permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens
Overview
Guide to entry cut-offs
Rank 87
Note: Admission to course is based on prior study in addition to a rank. Please refer to Entry Requirements.
- Ideal for students who do not want to be registered as a teacher, but would like to work with children from birth to five years.
- External, three year part-time course ideal for busy students or professionals.
- Approved child-care qualification with the Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment (Office for Early Childhood Education and Care).
| QTAC course code | 424505 |
| QUT course code | ED83 |
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Part-time
Note: For external study only. |
| Course duration | 3 years part-time |
| Start month | 2013 February |
| Deferment | You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for. |
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Details
Why choose this course?
The Bachelor of Early Childhood is an external part-time course that is suitable if you have completed a Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) or Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services (or equivalent) and early childhood work experience.
This course is not available to school leavers. Students can apply to transfer between the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Bachelor of Education (Preservice Early Childhood).
Career outcomes
The Bachelor of Early Childhood will prepare you for a range of careers in the childcare sector including leadership roles. You will be qualified to work with children from birth to five years. It is a good option if you do not intend to become a registered teacher.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Early Childhood are not eligible for teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
This course is an approved childcare qualification with the Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment (Office for Early Childhood Education and Care).
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Entry requirements
Guide to entry cut-offs
Rank 87
Note: Admission to course is based on prior study in addition to a rank. Please refer to Entry Requirements.
Prerequisite: Prior Study
Completion of a Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) or Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Children's Services, or an equivalent accredited qualification.
Prerequisite: Prior Work Experience
Diploma holders must also have the following early childhood experience:
- one year full-time (or equivalent) group leader experience; or
- two years full-time (or equivalent) family day care experience as an accredited provider; or
- two years full-time (or equivalent) early childhood teacher aide experience in a state preschool, prep or crèche and kindergarten association centre; or
- two years full-time (or equivalent) before and after school care experience.
Note: The majority of supervised professional experience must occur in Australian school settings.
Automatic Advanced Standing (Credit)
If admitted to this course you will be automatically granted advanced standing of one and half years of study (ie 144 credit points) for their completed Diploma of Children's Services (or an equivalent accredited qualification) and early childhood work experience.
If admitted on the basis of an Advanced Diploma of Children's Services and you have not supplied QTAC with evidence of their early childhood experience you will only be automatically granted advanced standing of one year of study (ie 96 credit points) and you will be required to provide evidence of your early childhood experience to QUT prior to graduation.
Working with Children Check: blue card
You'll need to apply for a blue card because you'll be working with children or young people as part of this course. There's no cost if you apply through QUT.
Submit your blue card application to the QUT Student Centre as early as possible - ideally, as soon as you've received your offer.
If you don't receive your blue card before the start of a unit that requires contact with children, you may be unable to participate and your grades may be affected. You may also still have to pay fees for the unit.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
Additional costs
There are compulsory purchases associated with this course that aren't covered by your tuition fees. See additional costs.
2013: CSP $3,000 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Early Childhood
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements.
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (424505) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
