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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Division: Australian Centre for Educational Studies
Department(s): Institute of Early Childhood
Area Of Study: Education
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 021499E
Key Features:
This is a specialisation in the understanding of young children (from birth through to age eight). This degree provides a teaching qualification which is currently required if career aspirations include working as the teacher in charge in a variety of early childhood settings. 
Suitable For:
For those who want to gain a degree in early childhood education. 
Career Opportunities:
Teaching and education of children from birth to eight years of age in long day care, preschool and K-2 classes in primary school. Opportunities in government departments in planning, funding and development of children's services. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: No specific entry requirements are necessary.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank: 80

Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2009 
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 4 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 92
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $912.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $21,888.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
ECH113 Curriculum Play in Early Childhood: Theory and Practice
ECH120 Early Childhood Teachers as Researchers
ECH126 Early Childhood in Australia: The Social Context
ECH129 Young Children and the Arts 1
ECHP122 Early Childhood Reflective Practice 1*
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ECHL111 Elements of Drama
ECHL115 Music 1: Foundation Studies
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
ECH214 Young Children's Language, Literature and Literacy*
ECH215 Young Children's Mathematics, Science and Technology*
ECH226 Infancy and Early Development
ECH228 Child Development 3-8 Years: Approaches to Theory and Practice*
ECH229 Health Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Services*
ECHP222 Early Childhood Reflective Practice 2*
YEAR 2 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ECHL212 Women and the Visual Arts*
ECHL213 Images of Childhood*
YEAR 3 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ECH315 Early Childhood Management 1*
ECH316 Early Childhood Management 2*
ECH319 Young Children and the Arts 2*
ECH320 Developmental Difference and Disability*
ECH326 Family and Communities in a Culturally Diverse Society*
ECHL311 Performance: Theory and Practice*
ECHL312 Visual Arts: Specialised Study*
ECHP323 Early Childhood Reflective Practice 3*
ECHP324 Early Childhood Reflective Practice 4*
YEAR 4 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ECH425 Early Childhood Management 3*
ECH426 Creativity, Arts and Early Childhood*
ECHP422 Early Childhood Reflective Practice 5*

 
 

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