Overview

During the Education Early Childhood Teaching (Birth -12 Years) programme from Charles Darwin University, you explore issues, concepts and practices which are common and specific to both early childhood education (including before school settings) and primary school education.

You'll learn about:

play and learning sciences
language and literacy
preparation for teaching
health and physical education
science in education
technology and design for education
curriculum and programming
maths
leadership and advocacy in early childhood contexts
humanities, social science and the environment.

This unique teacher education course offers two career options for graduates. It is an initial-teacher education qualification that encompasses working with children from birth to age 12 in both early childhood settings and primary schools.

The course is designed to:

develop professional knowledge and skills for teaching children from birth to 12 years
prepare you for new and changing educational roles in early childhood and primary schools
develop your skills as a reflective teacher
explore the connection between theory and practice in early childhood and primary school education
ensure continuing awareness of the environmental and cultural influences on teaching and learning in early childhood and primary schools

better understand the needs of learners and communities with diverse linguistic and cultural orientations, including Indigenous learners.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited through the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory consistent with the standards established by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership for the Accreditation of Initial Teacher Education Programs in Australia.

This program is approved with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). On graduating, you will be recognised as an Early Childhood Teacher by ACECQA.

On graduating from this course, you will be eligible to register as a teacher across all Australian State and Territory jurisdictions (subject to meeting other eligibility criteria, such as National Literacy and Numeracy test for Initial Teacher Education as per Teacher Registration Requirement, English proficiency and suitability to teach).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics in Early Years

Preparation for Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Arts for Education

Health and Physical Education in Schools

English Language and Literacy in Education

Mathematics Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching

Professional Experience: Planning for Early Childhood Learning

Science in the Early Years

Humanities, Social and Environmental Education in Early Childhood

Music and Movement in Early Childhood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-11-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 69 other Bachelors in Education in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 0101027

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.

Tuition Fee

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International

28576 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28576 AUD per year during 48 months.

If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), your tuition fees will be subsidised by the Government (you won't have to pay this back).

Living costs for Darwin

1493 - 2530 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Education Early Childhood Teaching (Birth -12 Years).

Available Scholarships

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