南澳大学

The aim of this degree is to provide you with knowledge across a range of contexts. The learning is largely practically-based, and centres heavily on the principles and concepts relating to early childhood development and learning, as well as curriculum planning for learners aged from birth to eight years of age. The four key components of the curriculum include:

• primary specialism
• curriculum studies
• professional experience
• education studies

You will also undertake three courses in a Learning Area aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Learning Areas include:

• Arts
• English
• Languages (French, Italian, Japanese)
• Mathematics/Science
• Religious Education (Catholic Studies)

The key focus of this Honours degree is research and the production of an honours project at the end of your studies.

Your career

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) degree offers a range of diverse employment options beyond teaching only specific roles. You may choose to work for a variety of employers including:

• business associations
• the Department for Education
• private and community-based child care providers
• Catholic Education South Australia (CESA)
• the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA)

The Honours degree will equip you with an additional qualification and specialised skills which will enhance your employment prospects if you choose to continue into teaching. The early childhood teaching field shows promising job prospects Australia-wide, with very strong long-term growth*. Careers to consider include:

• childcare educator: encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of children aged from birth to four years of age
• kindergarten teacher: responsible for a child’s first education experience; this role often encompasses introducing basic skills, including letters, numbers, social science and behavioural skills
• preschool teacher: educate and care for children aged three to five years
• junior primary teacher: develop lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and facilitate classroom learning for children aged five to eight