Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Academic entry requirement

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria: - a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study , including approved preparation courses. - English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. These include a minimum overall result in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent, of 7.5 (minimums of 8.0 in speaking and listening modules; and 7.0 in reading and writing modules). Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways . Credit for previous study If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study . Candidates admitted with a completed Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) may receive academic credit for two first-year units (total 12 credit points), EDEC1005 and EDEC1007. Inherent requirements for programs in early-childhood education To assist students to make informed choices about their study, the Sydney School of Education and Social Work has identified inherent requirements for coursework-award courses in Early Childhood Education. In order to successfully complete such a course, students must possess these qualities and skills (PDF).