Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Care 0-8 Years) / Bachelor of Behavioural Science

The University of Notre Dame Australia’s job-ready Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care 0-8 years)Bachelor of Behavioural Science is your degree. This five-year double degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available. Combined with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, this double degree could be an ideal combination. You will complete 32 weeks of essential practical experience in various educational and care settings. If you are interested in the care and education of young children, this nationally recognised double degree is a perfect choice. The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care 0-8 years)Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance your education career. The Bachelor of Behavioural Science component will provide opportunities to work with marginalised children or adults. Notre Dame University Australia graduates are in high demand in the early childhood workplace.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care 0-8 years) degree combines educational theory and classroom learning with an integral practical component. At the same time, the Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree will develop your specialised knowledge and academic standing. When you study at Notre Dame University Australia, you will be inspired by our innovative approach to teaching and learning with the latest in learning technologies. Our double degree will provide you with the academic skills you need to support, engage, and extend primary-aged children by integrating theory and practice. The Education component covers traditional subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Humanities courses in Play and Pedagogy. In addition, you will carry out the essential practical component of 32 weeks in various childcare and classroom settings. A unique feature is that this practicum experience counts towards your degree.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education:

Indicative ATAR of 80 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD),
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 28.
Applicants with Higher Education Study

Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:

STAT scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and Written English section are required,
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 80 or above,
OR
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

IELTS Academic - 7.5 overall, with no score lower than 8.0 in speaking and listening, and no score lower than 7.0 in reading and writing