Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Honours not offered in 2019
BEdECP
320 cp
Minimum duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood And Primary) Honours
(Honours not offered in 2019)
BEdECP(Hons)
320 – 350 cp1
Bachelor of Educational Studies
(Exit qualification only)
BEdSt
240 cp
Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) (Exit qualification only)
DipEdSt(TertPrep) 80 cp
Certificate in Educational Studies (Exit qualification only)
CertEdSt 40 cp
Course available at:
- Ballarat, Victoria
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Canberra, ACT
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Sydney (North Sydney), NSW
- Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Admission Requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.
Assumed knowledge includes minimum requirements in English and Mathematics.
In addition applicants will be required to:
- demonstrate suitability for teaching;
- meet any additional prerequisite requirements imposed by state jurisdictions.
Applicants who do not meet state jurisdictional minimum requirements will be able to undertake approved alternative entry pathways.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
Australian Capital Territory
- Prerequisites: Nil
- Assumed knowledge:
- Major in English (T)
- Major in Mathematics (T)
New South Wales
- Prerequisite: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English
- Assumed knowledge: Two units of Mathematics Band 4
Queensland
- Prerequisites:
- English (4,SA)
- Maths A, B or C (4,SA)
- Science (any) (4,SA)
Victoria
- Prerequisites:
- English: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
- Mathematics: Units 1 and 2 – two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4 (any Mathematics).
2. Additional Approvals
Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom. These are: Blue Card (Qld) or Working with Children Check (ACT, NSW and Vic). International students must bring police check documentation from their own countries. To meet the requirements for working in settings other than schools, a National Police check may be required. All students who have lived in another country for 12 months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.
3. Requirements for Completion of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) Degree
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete:
- 320 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 20 cp from the Core Curriculum Units;
- 20 cp from three Core Curriculum Program units2;
- 80 cp from Education Studies;
- 80 cp from Curriculum Foundation Studies;
- 90 cp from Curriculum and Pedagogy;
- 30 cp from Electives; or
- 50 cp from Catholic Primary School Religious Education Accreditation units, (exempt from 20 cp University Core); or
- 40 cp from Lutheran School Christian Studies Accreditation units, (exempt from 10 cp of University Core)
- 0 cp from LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic and LNTE111 Literacy and Numeracy Test
- Prescribed Professional Experience Units.
4. Requirements for Completion of the Honours Degree
To qualify for the degree with Honours, a student must:
- Qualify for admission to the Honours degree
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 6.0 for the duration of the course
- Complete 320 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 20 cp from Core Curriculum Units;
- 20 cp from three Core Curriculum Program units2;
- 70 cp from Education Studies
- 80 cp from Curriculum Foundation Studies;
- 90 cp from Curriculum and Pedagogy;
- 40 cp from Honours
- 0 cp from LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic and LNTE111 Literacy and Numeracy Test
- Prescribed Professional Experience units
5. Requirements for Completion of the Honours Degree with Accreditation to Teach in Catholic or Lutheran Schools
To qualify for the degree with Honours, a student must:
- Qualify for admission to the Honours degree
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 6.0 for the duration of the course
- Complete 350 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 20 cp from three Core Curriculum Program units2;
- 70 cp from Education Studies
- 80 cp from Curriculum Foundation Studies;
- 90 cp from Curriculum and Pedagogy;
- 40 cp from Honours,
and - 50 cp from: Catholic Primary School Religious Education Accreditation units, (exempt from 20 cp of University Core);
or - 40 cp from: Lutheran School Christian Studies Accreditation units, (and 10 cp from University Core);
- 0 cp from LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic and LNTE111 Literacy and Numeracy Test.
- Prescribed Professional Experience units.
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.
6. Exit Point
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of a course listed below may exit from the course with that qualification. Note that none of these qualifications qualify a student to teach in Australia.
- Certificate in Educational Studies
- Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
- Bachelor of Educational Studies
A student who does not meet the LANTITE requirements may access an appropriate exit point if they meet the requirements of that award.
Schedule of Unit Offerings3
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Prerequisite (Pre), co-requisite (Co) and incompatible (Inc) units are indicated in parentheses where applicable.
Core Curriculum Units
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Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
---|---|---|---|
One unit from: | |||
UNCC100 | 10 | Self and Community: Exploring the anatomy of modern society | Nil |
PHIL102 | 10 | Theories of Human Nature | Nil |
PHIL104 | 10 | Introduction to Ethics | Nil |
And one unit from: | |||
UNCC300 | 10 | Justice and Change in a Global World | UNCC100 Self and Community: Exploring the anatomy of modern society or PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature or PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics (P); UNCC301 Humanity in Catholic History and Culture, UNCC302 Human Dignity in International Context (I) |
PHIL320 | 10 | Ethics, Justice and the Good Society | Nil |
Core Curriculum Program Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EDFD167 | 10 | Contexts for Learning and Development |
EDFD261 | 10 | Creating Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Learning Environments |
EDFX267 | 0 | Community Engagement (Pre: EDFX318 Professional Experience Birth-2 Years, or BEd(ECP): EDFX319 Professional Experience Upper Primary, Pre or Co: EDFD221/261/271 Creating Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Learning Environments) |
Literacy and Numeracy Test
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
LNTE110 | 0 | Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic |
LNTE111 | 0 | Literacy and Numeracy Test (Pre: LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic) |
Education Studies
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EDCU361 | 10 | Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy |
EDCX202 | 10 | Curriculum Decision-Making in the Early Years: Connections and Continuities4 |
EDFD436 | 10 | The Ecology of Childhoods |
EDFD227 | 10 | Partnerships: Inclusive and Diverse Learning (Inc: EDFD227 Early Childhood Education 3: Partnerships for Learning and EDAC225 Family Studies and Disability) |
EDFD260 | 10 | Teaching and Managing Learning Environments |
EDFD268 | 10 | Teaching and Learning: Preparing for the Contexts of the Field |
EDFD451 | 10 | Early Childhood Leadership, Management and Advocacy |
EDFD462 | 10 | Transition into the Profession |
Curriculum Foundation Studies
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EDAC316 | 10 | Positive Environments for Learning and Development |
EDLA167 | 10 | Linguistics for Literacy |
EDLA168 | 10 | Children’s Literature for Literacy |
EDMA163 | 10 | Exploring Mathematics 1 (Inc: EDMA100 Exploring Mathematics) |
EDMA369 | 10 | Exploring Mathematics 2 (Pre: EDMA262 Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 1) |
EDST108 | 10 | Science, Inquiry and Sustainability |
EDST264 | 10 | Science and Technology for Early Childhood and Primary Teachers 2 |
EDAB161 | 10 | Indigenous Cultures and Peoples (Inc: EDAB162 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives for Educators) |
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EDAR368 | 10 | Creative Arts Education: Introduction to the Creative Arts |
EDAR104 | 10 | Creative Arts in the Early Years |
EDLA264 | 10 | Literacy Education 1 (Pre: EDLA167 Linguistics for Literacy) |
EDLA369 | 10 | Literacy Education 2 (Pre: EDLA264 Literacy Education 1) |
EDMA262 | 10 | Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 1 (Pre: EDMA163 Exploring Mathematics 1) |
EDMA360 | 10 | Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 2 (Pre: EDMA262 Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 1) |
EDPH366 | 10 | Personal Development Health and Physical Education |
EDSS468 | 10 | Connecting Society and Environment: Curriculum for Learning (Inc: EDSS322 Studies of Society and Environment) |
EDST261 | 10 | Science and Technology Education |
Professional and Community Experience
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EDFX267 | 0 | Community Engagement (Pre: EDFX318 Professional Experience Birth-2 Years, or BEd(ECP): EDFX319 Professional Experience Upper Primary, Pre or Co: EDFD221/261/271 Creating Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Learning Environments) |
EDFX318 | 0 | Professional Experience Birth to Two Years (Pre: EDCX202 Curriculum Decision-Making in the Early Years: Connections and Continuities) |
EDFX319 | 0 | Professional Experience Upper Primary (Pre: EDCX202 Curriculum Decision-Making in the Early Years: Connections and Continuities, LNTE111 Literacy and Numeracy Test) |
EDFX413 | 0 | Professional Experience Primary 4: Extended Reflective Practice (Pre: EDFX319 Professional Experience Upper Primary, Successful completion of LANTITE requirement) |
Honours Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EDRS401 | 10 | Honours 1 |
EDRS402 | 10 | Honours 2 |
EDRS503 | 20 | Honours 3 |
Eligible Honours applicants who fulfil the admission criteria will be invited to enrol into three Honours units (40cp) in year 3 and 4 and are not required to complete the 10 cp unit; EDFD451 Early Childhood Leadership, Management and Advocacy, resulting in a 30 cp overload (350 cp program).
Identified Honours applicants who do not wish to teach in Catholic or Lutheran primary schools may complete the BEdECP(Hons) in 320 cp by utilising existing course electives.
Electives5
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EDAR424 | 10 | Visual Arts Education |
EDDR403 | 10 | Dance/Drama Education |
EDMU416 | 10 | Music Education |
EDAR462 | 10 | Creative Arts Education 2 |
EDAC224 | 10 | Understanding Behaviours and Disability |
EDAB203 | 10 | Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives Across Curriculum: Contextualising Aboriginal Knowings |
EDAB204 | 10 | Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children: Making a Difference |
EDPH367 | 10 | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2 |
Catholic Primary School Religious Education Accreditation Units
Students seeking accreditation to teach religious education in Catholic Schools (all primary teachers are required to teach religious education6) will complete the following units (50 cp):
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
THCT100 | 10 | What Christians Believe |
THBS100 | 10 | Introduction to the Bible |
THCT202 | 10 | Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (Pre: THCT100 What Christians Believe, THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) |
EDRE161 | 10 | Religious Education 1 |
EDRE162 | 10 | Religious Education 2 |
NSW/ACT
Students seeking accreditation to teach religious education in Catholic Schools in NSW/ACT are required to complete an additional sixth unit within four years of commencing employment to meet accreditation requirements to teach in Catholic schools in these areas. Fourth year students may elect to over-enrol into the following unit:
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EDRE524 | 10 | Educating Young Children Religiously |
Students will be exempt from completing the two Core Curriculum units (UNCC100 and UNCC300) but will complete three Core Curriculum Program Units (EDFD167; EDFD261; EDFX267).
Lutheran School Christian Studies Accreditation Units
Pre-service teachers seeking accreditation to teach in Lutheran primary schools are normally required to teach Christian Studies and therefore must register and enrol with Australian Lutheran College as well as with Australian Catholic University and complete the following units (40 cp) which ACU will credit towards the completion of the degree.
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
BS1003L | 10 | Exploring the Bible |
CT1002L | 10 | The Christian Faith |
DE3012L | 10 | The Practice of Lutheran Education |
DE2007L | 10 | Principles and Context of Lutheran Schooling |
These students will be exempt from completing one Core Curriculum unit (UNCC300) but will complete the three Core Curriculum Program Units (EDFD167; EDFD261; EDFX267).
- Identified Honours applicants who fulfil the admission criteria will be invited to enrol into three Honours units (40 cp) in year 3 and 4 and would not be required to complete the 10 cp unit: EDFD457 Action Research as a Reflective Practice, resulting in a 30 cp unit overload (350 cp program). Identified Honours applicants who do not wish to teach in Catholic primary schools may complete the BEd(Pri)(Hon) in 320 cp by utilising existing course electives.
- Three Core Curriculum Program units must be completed.
- For Indigenous students undertaking the course, the unit codes will begin with A in place of the first letter of the unit codes listed in the Schedule of Unit Offerings. Unit codes beginning with A are available only to Indigenous students.
- Includes 25 days professional experience.
- Students not seeking to gain accreditation to teach religious education in Catholic Schools may take the following alternative units or other education units as approved by the Course Coordinator.
- In most dioceses, there is an additional requirement that the teacher in a Catholic primary school is also a practising member of the Roman Catholic tradition.
Page last updated: 2019-09-25
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/1422098
Page last updated: 2019-09-25
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/1422098