Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

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Mode
On campus or online
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes
Mt Gambier
Whyalla
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Duration
3 year(s) full-time
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Program code
BTECE
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Study as
Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
Commonwealth Supported
Non-tuition fees
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SATAC code
ABP219
ABP221 Mt Gambier
ABP222 Whyalla
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
None
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Entry scores
2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):80 Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):A,A,B

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Work and life experience

  • Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
  • A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
  • Qualify for special entry.

Essential requirements

  • Prior to undertaking any professional experience placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age), students will be required to provide a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services. Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer and may be viewed at the Teaching and Education Placements web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance is also required for visits to education sites in other courses, to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation, internships or visits.
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Program code: BTECE

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 114 units from Core courses, and
  • 18 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 12 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 114 units from Core courses, and
  • 18 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 12 units for Electives

Complete exactly 114 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Languages Education and First Nations Knowledges
Course code
EDUC1018
Units
6
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Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities in Early Years
Course code
EDUC1097
Units
6
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Learning about Language in Early Years
Course code
EDUC1121
Units
6
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Contemporary Issues, Theories and Practices in Early Childhood Education
Course code
EDUC2049
Units
6
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Arts Education in Early Years
Course code
EDUC2081
Units
6
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Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching in Early Years
Course code
EDUC2106
Units
6
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Learning about Reading in Early Years
Course code
EDUC2107
Units
6
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Theories of Learning in Early Years
Course code
EDUC2108
Units
6
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Learning about Literacies and Text Production in Early Years
Course code
EDUC2111
Units
6
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Exploring Mathematics through Play
Course code
EDUC3001
Units
6
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Science and Technologies for Young Children
Course code
EDUC3002
Units
6
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Health and Physical Education in Early Years
Course code
EDUC3056
Units
6
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Humanities and Social Science Education in Early Years
Course code
EDUC3057
Units
6
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Course name
Languages Education in Early Years
Course code
EDUC3058
Units
6
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Children's Growth and Development
Course code
EDUCX100
Units
6
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Course name
Early Childhood Education: Contexts, History, Philosophy, Frameworks
Course code
EDUCX101
Units
6
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Early Numeracy
Course code
EDUCX102
Units
6
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Play-based Learning, Theories and Pedagogies
Course code
EDUCX113
Units
6
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Effective Pedagogical Practices and Engaging Young Learners and Guiding Behaviour
Course code
EDUCX312
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Professional Experience 1: Early Childhood Infant and Toddler
Course code
EDUC1900
Units
6
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Professional Experience 2: Early Childhood Preschool
Course code
EDUC2900
Units
6
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Professional Experience 3: Early Childhood Birth to 5
Course code
EDUC3900
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 12 units comprising:

  • 12 units from Program electives

Course name Course code Units
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Dance and Music, Social Dreaming
Course code
EDUC2005
Units
6
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Developing Number Sense
Course code
EDUC2011
Units
6
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Arts Across the Early Childhood Curriculum
Course code
EDUC4016
Units
6
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Artificial Intelligence in Education and Training
Course code
EDUC5118
Units
6
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Learners in a Digital Age: Innovative Practices
Course code
EDUC5119
Units
6
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Islamic Education: Principles and Praxis
Course code
EDUCX104
Units
6
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Geographical Studies
Course code
EDUCX108
Units
6
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Becoming an Educator with an Arts Specialisation
Course code
EDUCX202
Units
6
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Catholic Scriptures: An Introduction
Course code
EDUCX203
Units
6
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Catholic Theology: An Introduction
Course code
EDUCX204
Units
6
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Design and Production 1
Course code
EDUCX205
Units
6
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Food Technology 1
Course code
EDUCX208
Units
6
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Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners
Course code
EDUCX224
Units
6
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Teaching and Learning Languages
Course code
EDUCX227
Units
6
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Historical Studies
Course code
EDUCX235
Units
6
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Teaching in Rural and Regional Locations
Course code
EDUCX309
Units
6
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Teaching Learners with Disabilities
Course code
EDUCX310
Units
6
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Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Course code
SCIE1001
Units
6

Inherent requirements for Education

Inherent requirements are capabilities and knowledge required to perform essential tasks effectively and safely for a specific purpose such as employment or study. Students undertaking any Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching degree at Adelaide University must complete the following:

Preservice Teacher Placement Agreement

Before placement, all Preservice Teachers must complete the Pre-Service Teacher Placement Agreement on InPlace. This form outlines responsibilities and expectations for all future placements—it only needs to be completed once.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

All people working in a child-related area, whether as an employee or volunteer, must have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). You can apply for a WWCC via the South Australian Government website.  When completing your application, please select Pre-service teacher placement/student placement in the Role Description.

Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)

To work or volunteer in education you must complete mandatory notification training about child protection in education. The training is called Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC). To register for and complete the training, you must make an account on Plink. You will need to complete both the 2-hour fundamentals course and the 4-hour Masterclass session.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)

If you are studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours), Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours), Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education), Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) you are expected to sit the LANTITE test and pass both components before enrolling in your final Professional Experience course. Each course has a designated final test window.

Please note, students studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) do not need to complete the LANTITE. 

Adelaide University provides a range of student services and support to ensure you can succeed in your studies. If you have a disability, medical or mental health condition that may impact your studies, you are strongly encouraged to speak with the Access and Inclusion team when accepting your offer into a program.

Visit the Access and Inclusion webpage to find out more.

If you have an access plan and require adjustments to your placement, please ensure you upload your access plan on InPlace. Adjustments can only be provided based on the requirements of your access plan.

Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)

The Commonwealth Prac Payment offers teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students support while they are undertaking mandatory placements. For more information, please visit the Australian Government Department of Education website.

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Dr Jodie Stribling

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College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences

School of Education

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