OB-EDEC v.2 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (OpenUnis)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
This course is accredited in Australia by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
Entry and Completion Details
English Language Proficiency Applicants need to meet Curtin's English Language proficiency requirements. You normally need ONE of the following: • Must have a 50% minimum in English ATAR (or equivalent) • Completion of at least one full time semester (or equivalent) of Undergraduate level studies at an Australian university • Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Diploma • Successful completion of two degree level units via Open Universities Australia (OUA) and English proficiency • Successful completion of two degree level units at an Australian university and English proficiency • Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)* • International English Language Testing System (Academic)* *Please note these tests are only valid for two years. Please refer to the 'Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements' document at http://students.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/English_List.pdf. Working with Children Check A Working with Children Check (as required in the state or country of residence) is compulsory. Due to the specialist nature of the teaching profession, and the professional experience practicum placement component of this course, all successful applicants will be required to have a current Working with Children Check and any other relevant State requirements at the beginning of the course and before engaging in any observation or practicum placement. If students have any doubt about their eligibility to acquire these clearances they should contact the local Teacher Registration Authority. Students are required to provide evidence of successful completion of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE) prior to graduation. The test is managed by ACER and details of the test (for example, sample questions, the Test Window dates, and registration) can be found at: https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/. Students are responsible for meeting the costs associated with taking these tests, which are a national requirement applicable to all teaching graduates. Students must successfully complete all required units in the degree prior to enrolling in the final professional experience unit. The successful completion of LANTITE is a course completion requirement.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
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| Year 3 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 4 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 25.0 | |||||
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
