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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 Education, Training and Employment (Office for Early Childhood Education and Care).
| QTAC course code | 404012 |
| QUT course code | ED82 |
| Course duration | 3 years full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February |
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On campus
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 020305F |
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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 Education, Training and Employment (Office for Early Childhood Education and Care) 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
Minimum academic requirements
Still not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact us.
Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!
We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.
- Accelerated Foundation
- Standard Foundation
- Extended Foundation
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.
Did you complete secondary school in Australia?
Guide to entry cut-offs
OP 13
Rank 72
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 90.0 |
Haven't completed an IELTS or TOEFL test?
Check other accepted English Language Proficiency tests and scores
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Additional 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.
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: $11,900 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
These scholarships are available for this course:
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How to apply for Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
