Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) Online Delivery

Bachelor

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

BA-EDUECTS

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

This course is delivered through Swinburne Online. Swinburne Online delivers Swinburne University of Technology programs designed to meet the needs of those who are unable to undertake on-campus study. These programs have been specifically designed for online delivery and support.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) prepares Pre-Service Teachers as early childhood teachers to work with children from birth to five years of age. Pre-Service Teachers will engage in units of study that will prepare them to act as professional early childhood practitioners and pedagogical leaders who collaborate with colleagues, children, families and communities.

Graduates will be able to demonstrate actively promoting professional behaviours in Early Childhood Education settings including value and respect for the diversity of individuals and cultures, including Indigenous cultures. Graduates will be eligible for employment in a range of early childhood settings, including children's centres, kindergartens, preschools and early learning centres.

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work and community situations
adaptable and able to manage change
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.

Course structure

To qualify for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching), students are required to complete 400 credit points comprising of 32 units of study (12.5 credit points each). The 400 credit points must comprise of:

24 units of core units of study (300 credit points)
4 placement units (50 credit points)
4 units comprising a minor or electives (50 credit points)

Students may not complete more than 150 credit points (normally 12 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between minors, students must choose an approved alternative. Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period.Below are examples of study loads for Swinburne Online students:

Accelerated study: 12 units of study per academic year
Full-time study: eight units of study per academic year
Part-time study: four units of study per academic year
Recommended study: six units of study per academic year

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.