Overview

In Education Birth to Five Years at Charles Darwin University you will learn about:

play and learning sciences
language and literacy
preparation for teaching
health and physical education
science in education
curriculum and programming
mathematics
leadership and advocacy in early childhood contexts

humanities, social science and the environment.

The course is designed to:

develop professional knowledge and skills for teaching young children.
prepare you for new and changing educational roles in early childhood.
develop your skills as a reflective teacher.
explore the connection between theory and practice in early childhood education.
ensure continuing awareness of the environmental and cultural influences on teaching and learning in early childhood.
better understand the needs of learners and communities with diverse linguistic and cultural orientations, including Indigenous learners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Real-World Design: Academic Skills in Practice (new title from 2027)
Human Development and Play Pedagogies
Safe and Healthy Environments for Children
Legislative and Regulatory Compliance
Mathematics in Early Years
Preparation for Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Alice Springs, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

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Start Studying Today

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 115408J
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.
Working with Children Check
National Police Clearance
Inherent Requirements

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31432 AUD / year

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Overview

The course is designed to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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