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Overview
- 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. Note: You are not eligible for teacher registration upon completion of this course.
- Work in a range of careers in the child-care sector including leadership roles.
- Shorten your three year degree by one year if you have completed Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) or Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services.
- Approved child-care qualification with the Queensland Department of Communities.
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| QTAC course code | 404012 |
| QUT course code | ED82 |
| Attendance | Full time |
| Course duration | 3 years full time |
| Start month | February |
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| CRICOS code | 020305F |
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Details
Why choose this course?
If you have a passion for working with young children, but don’t want to work as a registered teacher, you should consider the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies. This qualification will provide you with career opportunities in the childcare sector and prepare you to work with children from birth to five years. You will be supported by leading academics and experience unique, real-world opportunities that prepare you to teach in early childhood.
Career outcomes
Graduates are prepared to work in a range of careers in the childcare sector including leadership roles.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies is an approved childcare qualification with the Queensland Department of Communities and is accredited by the New South Wales Department of Community Services for employment in children’s services.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies are not eligible for teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
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Entry requirements
Credit for prior learning (Advanced standing)
Students admitted with a completed Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) or Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services (or an equivalent accredited qualification) will be automatically granted one year of credit (advanced standing) of 96 credit points and be eligible to complete the degree in two years full-time.
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
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.
How to apply for a blue card
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed a place in this course.
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.
2012: CSP $2,824 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
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 Studies
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
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- 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 (404012) 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.
