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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

  • ID:CSU610023
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirements

  • A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in reading and writing, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening) or a qualification deemed equivalent. Testing results must be obtained within two years from the date of your application for admission.

  • Completing a TOEFL IBT with an overall score of 102 (with a score of 23 or above in reading and writing, and a score of no less than 27 for speaking and listening). Testing results must be within two years from the date of your application for admission.

  • International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) with a score of Level 4 in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, undertaken at approved testing sites where the assessment is teacher focused. Testing results must be within two years from the date of your application for admission.

  • Were born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom or South Africa and have completed at least one qualification in one of these countries. The language in which the qualification was undertaken was English.

  • If you were not born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom or South Africa but have completed senior secondary study or at least three years of full-time university study in one of these countries and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English.

Other Requirements

Charles Sturt takes a holistic approach to understand each applicants potential for academic success. Each student is assessed on a range of factors including academic readiness, previous study, work and life experience, motivation to succeed, and awareness of the demands of tertiary study.

Charles Sturt offers a range of pathways and admission options into this program including:

Applicants with higher education study

Successful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Completed bridging or enabling course

Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with work and life experience

Commissioned Officers from Australian Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces (and related) can be admitted on the basis of rank, license, class, length of service and/or competencies achieved.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)

  • ATAR-based admission

  • An ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors)

Other admission and pathway options include:

  • Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)

  • Indigenous Access Program (IAP)

  • Charles Sturt University Diploma of General Studies

  • Elite Athletes Program

Additional essential requirements for admission
Demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.

 

Course Information

If you have always wanted to become a teacher, then Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) will give you the opportunity to experience teaching firsthand and give you the perfect start to your career.

  • Obtain extensive workplace experience

    Engage in workplace learning experiences in educational settings, and become a confident and job-ready graduate. Learn to work with parents, communities and other educational stakeholders. You'll also strengthen your skills in communication, leadership and special needs through workshops and in workplaces that cater to the needs of children in both rural and urban settings.

  • Study under internationally recognised educators

    Our dedicated academics will equip you with the professional skills required to become a teacher who fosters positive development and learning in children in childcare services, preschools and primary schools. Our academics' wealth of experience will help you develop the awareness of social, cultural and developmental issues that teachers require.

  • Gain a global perspective

    You'll have the option to participate in an international student placement. An international placement will allow you to gain a wealth of practical teaching experience in countries such as Vanuatu and Nepal. You'll also gain insight into different cultures and educational methods, adding further skills to your teaching toolkit.

  • Learn in professional facilities

    You'll obtain extensive experience using the latest equipment and techniques found in schools and early childhood services. Charles Sturt University's facilities include computer laboratories and specialist curriculum rooms for early childhood, creative arts, language, science, numeracy and human movement. Subjects are supported by online technology to ensure you have access to the latest ideas and research from around the world. There are opportunities to gain skills in the production of media appropriate to teaching a range of children, and to evaluate the impact of media in learning.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Becoming a teacher offers you the opportunity to play a key role in the development of young people, with the potential to expand your horizons within and beyond the classroom.

Work in schools

With this qualification you'll be able to work as a teacher in government and non-government schools in Australia or overseas.

Enhance early childhood education

Put your degree into action as a teacher in a preschool, childcare centre or other early childhood service area.

Explore opportunities in other organisations

Teaching skills are also useful in a wide variety of other professions, such as adult or community education careers, museum or art gallery educators, tutor or educational support personnel, corporate training professionals and educational product designers (for example, software, children's educational products and resources for teachers).

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 559 $ AUD per year

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