BEdECP
Credit points
320
Minimum duration
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Approved locations
- Ballarat
- Blacktown
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Strathfield
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.
Admission requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.
In addition, applicants will be required to demonstrate suitability for teaching.
All 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:
| State | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
Australian Capital Territory | Prerequisites: Nil Assumed knowledge: Studies in English (T); Studies in Mathematics (T) |
New South Wales | Prerequisite: Nil Assumed knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English and Two units of Mathematics Band 4 Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 entry requirements within the degree program by including a full year of discipline studies before applicants study how to teach |
Queensland | Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); a General science subject (Units 3 & 4, C) |
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: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics OR Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics. |
OR
b. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit.
They should have:
- minimum of three years’ work experience; or
- of year 12 or equivalent; or
- relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
Completion requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor of Education with a named specialisation in Early Childhood and Primary a student must complete 320 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 60 cp from Education Studies units (Part A)
- 60 cp from Effective Teaching units (Part B)
- 110 cp from Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies units (Part C)
- 80 cp from Early Childhood Specialisation units (Part D)
- 10 cp from Core Curriculum units (Part E)
- 0 cp from ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units (Part F)
g. *0 cp elective unit (Part G)
*This optional volunteer experience unit is only available to students on the Ballarat campus and not required for course completion.
Other requirements
Any other requirements:
- Students must pass all professional experience components, including professional experience embedded within units.
- 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 Victoria). 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.
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.
Exit points
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.
- Non-Award Certificate in Educational Studies
- Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
- Bachelor of Educational Studies
- Diploma in Liberal Arts
- Certificate in Liberal Arts
A student who does not meet the LANTITE requirements may access an appropriate exit point if they meet the requirements of that award.
Progression requirements
Students must pass LNTE100 LANTITE - Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students and LNTE101 LANTITE - Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students before they can attempt the second placement unit EDET200 Effective Teaching 3: Engaging Learners and Managing Learning Environments.
Schedule of unit offerings
Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:
- EDES100Understanding Learning and Teaching10 CP
- EDES101Educational Thought10 CP
- EDES103Understanding Learners and Their Contexts10 CP
- EDES104Digital Cultures and Capabilities10 CP
- EDES105Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures10 CP
- EDES302Professional Communication10 CP
Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:
- EDET100Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher10 CP
- EDET101Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum, Planning and Pedagogy10 CP
- EDET211Effective Teaching 3 Positive Environments to Engage Young Learners10 CP
- EDET300Effective Teaching 4: Students with Disability and Inclusive Education10 CP
- EDET400Effective Teaching 5: Assessment and Data Informed Practice10 CP
- EDET401Effective Teaching 6: Professional Engagement and Reflection10 CP
Complete exactly 110 credit points from the following:
- EDAR290The Arts Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment F 610 CP
- EDEN100Foundations of Literacy10 CP
- EDEN102Children's Literature for Early Reading10 CP
- EDEN290English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-8)10 CP
- EDEN291English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (8-12)10 CP
- EDHP290Health and Physical Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)10 CP
- EDMA290Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-12)10 CP
- EDMA291Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (F-6)10 CP
- EDSS290Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)10 CP
- EDSI290Science Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (B-12)10 CP
- EDTE260Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in the Early Years10 CP
Part D.1 AND ( Part D.2 OR Part D.3 OR ( Part D.4 OR Part D.5 OR Part D.6 ) )
- EDEC100Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years10 CP
- EDEC111Early Years Curriculum and Play-Based Pedagogies10 CP
- EDEC211Infant and Toddler Studies10 CP
- EDEC314Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy10 CP
- EDEC310Young Children's Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts10 CP
- EDSI168Science, Inquiry and Sustainability10 CP
- EDEN345Literacy and Diversity Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment10 CP
Literacy unit
- EDES300Comparative Education: Local and Global Contexts10 CP
- EDFX204Engaging with Global Communities Personal Professional Learning in International Education Contexts10 CP
- EDMA163Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy10 CP
- EDSI168Science, Inquiry and Sustainability10 CP
- EDMA311Intervention in Numeracy10 CP
- EDRE290Religious Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 110 CP
- EDRE291Religious Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 210 CP
- THBS100Introduction to the Bible10 CP
- THCT100What Christians Believe10 CP
Part D.1 : Early Childhood Specialisation Specified Units
Complete exactly 50 credit points from the following:
Part D.2 : Literacy
Complete 0 to 30 credit points from the following:
The Course Coordinator may approve alternative units to form an appropriate sequence of studies.
Part D.3 : Numeracy
Complete 0 to 30 credit points from the following:
The Course Coordinator may approve alternative units to form an appropriate sequence of studies.
Part D.4 : Religious Education specialisation Catholic Schools
Complete 0 to 40 credit points from the following:
Part D.5 : Religious Education specialisation Anglican Strand (Queensland only)
Complete 0 to 40 credit points from the following:
AND two units to be completed cross-institutionally through St Francis Theological College or Charles Sturt University.
Part D.6 : Religious Education specialisation Lutheran Strand
Complete 0 to 40 credit points from the following:
Lutheran strand units are offered by the Australian Lutheran College through ACU.
* BA1001L Old Testament Introduction or BN1002L New Testament IntroductionBS1003l (10cp) Exploring the Bible; *CT1002L (10cp) The Christian Faith; *DE3012L (10cp) The Practice of Lutheran Education; *DE2007L (10cp) Principles and Context of Lutheran Schooling
- EDFX205Educational Community Engagement Program0 CP
This is an optional unit that is available only to students on the Ballarat campus.
Course map
Always check your Course Enrolment Guide before you finalise your enrolment.
Course maps are subject to change.
Commencing Semester 1
Not all campuses will necessarily offer three units in every semester; students will need to choose units from the available options.
Students must be aware that their Specialisation cause variations to when certain units are completed.
- Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
Two 10cp units are required to be completed. The remaining two can be completed during Semester 2.
10 cp - Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
Two 10cp units are required to be completed. The remaining two can be completed during Semester 2.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN100Foundations of Literacy10 cp
- Education Studies UnitsEDES101Educational Thought10 cp
- ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units LNTE110Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic0 cp
- Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
The remaining 10cp units that were not completed in Semester 1 of Year 1.
10 cp - Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
The remaining 10cp units that were not completed in Semester 1 of Year 1.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN102Children's Literature for Early Reading10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC100Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET100Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher
PEP 15 days.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN290English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-8)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC111Early Years Curriculum and Play-Based Pedagogies
PEP 15 DAYS: Age 3-5 years same setting as EDET100.
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET101Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum, Planning and Pedagogy
PEP 15 DAYS.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDMA290Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-12)10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN291English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (8-12)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation UnitORPrimary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSS290 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here
10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDMA291Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (F-6)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation UnitORPrimary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDTE260 Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in the Early Years
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - EDTE260 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDAR290The Arts Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment F 610 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC310Young Children's Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET211Effective Teaching 3 Positive Environments to Engage Young Learners
PEP 15 days – same setting as EDEC211.
10 cp - Core Curriculum Core Curriculum Unit 2See the ACU Core Curriculum page for details ORPrimary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSS290 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)
For RE Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Core Curriculum Unit 2 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Core Curriculum Unit 2 is completed here.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 4 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC211Infant and Toddler Studies
PEP 5 DAYS: Age Birth-35 months same setting as EDET211.
10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - No unit completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC314Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET300Effective Teaching 4: Students with Disability and Inclusive Education10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSI290Science Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (B-12)10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDTE260Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in the Early Years
For Literacy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
10 cp - THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament
For RE accreditation (in addition to another specialisation) THCT202 may be studied as an overload with Course Co-ordinator approval
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET401Effective Teaching 6: Professional Engagement and Reflection
PEP BLOCK 30 days.
10 cp
Commencing Semester 2
Not all campuses will necessarily offer three units in every semester; students will need to choose units from the available options.
Students must be aware that their Specialisation cause variations to when certain units are completed.
- Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
Two 10cp units are required to be completed. The remaining unit can be completed during Semester 1 of Year 2.
10 cp - Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
Two 10cp units are required to be completed. The remaining unit can be completed during Semester 1 of Year 2.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN102Children's Literature for Early Reading10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC100Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years10 cp
- ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units LNTE110Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic0 cp
- Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
The 10cp unit that was not completed in Semester 1 of Year 1.
10 cp - Education Studies UnitsEDES101Educational Thought10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN100Foundations of Literacy10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET100Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher
PEP 15 days.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDMA290Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-12)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation UnitORPrimary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSS290 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC111Early Years Curriculum and Play-Based Pedagogies
PEP 15 DAYS: Age 3-5 years same setting as EDET100.
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET101Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum, Planning and Pedagogy
PEP 15 DAYS.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN290English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-8)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation UnitOREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - EDES104 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC310Young Children's Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET211Effective Teaching 3 Positive Environments to Engage Young Learners
PEP 15 days – same setting as EDEC211.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN291English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (8-12)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 4 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC211Infant and Toddler Studies
PEP 5 DAYS: Age Birth-35 months same setting as EDET211.
10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDTE260 Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in the Early Years OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities
For RE Specialisation - EDES104 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - EDTE260 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - EDES104 is completed here.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDMA291Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (F-6)10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSI290Science Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (B-12)10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDAR290The Arts Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment F 610 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET300Effective Teaching 4: Students with Disability and Inclusive Education10 cp
- Education Studies UnitsEDES302Professional Communication10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDHP290Health and Physical Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation UnitORPrimary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSS290 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)
For RE Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - No unit completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC314Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET400Effective Teaching 5: Assessment and Data Informed Practice
PEP 5 days.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDTE260Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in the Early Years10 cp
- THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament
For RE accreditation (in addition to another specialisation) THCT202 may be studied as an overload with Course Co-ordinator approval
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET401Effective Teaching 6: Professional Engagement and Reflection
PEP BLOCK 30 days.
10 cp
Pathway: CHC50113 Diploma - Commencing Semester 1
Not all campuses will necessarily offer three units in every semester; students will need to choose units from the available options.
Students must be aware that their Specialisation cause variations to when certain units are completed.
Year 5 of the below map contains the units that students get credited from their Diploma.
Eligible Credit
Students who have completed the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113/CHC50121) will be eligible for credit for the below units on entering the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).
To receive this credit, you will need to complete a Credit Application form and submit this to your Course Administrators.
After the credit is applied you will have the equivalent of three and a half years of full-time study (260 credit points) remaining to complete the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
- EDES103 – Understanding Learners and their Contexts (10cp)
- EDEC100 – Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years (10cp)
- EDEC310 – Young Children’s Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts (10cp)
- EDEC211 – Infant and Toddler Studies (10cp)
- EDEC314 – Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy (10cp)
- EDET300 – Effective Teaching 4: Diverse Learning and Inclusive Education (10cp)
- Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
Two 10cp units are required to be completed. The remaining unit can be completed during Semester 2.
10 cp - Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
Two 10cp units are required to be completed. The remaining unit can be completed during Semester 2.
10 cp - Education Studies UnitsEDES101Educational Thought10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN100Foundations of Literacy10 cp
- ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units LNTE110Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic0 cp
- Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
The remaining 10cp unit that was not completed in Semester 1 of Year 1.
10 cp - Effective Teaching UnitsEDET100Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher
PEP 15 days.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN102Children's Literature for Early Reading10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC111Early Years Curriculum and Play-Based Pedagogies
PEP 15 DAYS: Age 3-5 years same setting as EDET100.
10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN290English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-8)10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDAR290The Arts Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment F 610 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET101Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum, Planning and Pedagogy
PEP 15 DAYS.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDMA290Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-12)10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN291English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (8-12)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation UnitORPrimary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSS290 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here
10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - No unit completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET211Effective Teaching 3 Positive Environments to Engage Young Learners
PEP 15 days – same setting as EDEC211.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDTE260Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in the Early Years10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDMA291Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (F-6)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
10 cp
- Education Studies UnitsEDES302Professional Communication10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDHP290Health and Physical Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)10 cp
- Core Curriculum Core Curriculum Unit 2See the ACU Core Curriculum page for details ORPrimary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSS290 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)
For RE Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Core Curriculum Unit 2 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Core Curriculum Unit 2 is completed here.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 4 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET400Effective Teaching 5: Assessment and Data Informed Practice
PEP 5 days.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSI290Science Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (B-12)10 cp
- THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament
For RE accreditation (in addition to another specialisation) THCT202 may be studied as an overload with Course Co-ordinator approval
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET401Effective Teaching 6: Professional Engagement and Reflection
PEP BLOCK 30 days.
10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC100Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC211Infant and Toddler Studies
PEP 5 DAYS: Age Birth-35 months same setting as EDET211.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC310Young Children's Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC314Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy10 cp
Pathway: CHC50113 Diploma - Commencing Semester 2
Not all campuses will necessarily offer three units in every semester; students will need to choose units from the available options.
Students must be aware that their Specialisation cause variations to when certain units are completed.
Year 5 of the below map contains the units that students get credited from their Diploma.
Eligible Credit
Students who have completed the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113/CHC50121) will be eligible for credit for the below units on entering the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).
To receive this credit, you will need to complete a Credit Application form and submit this to your Course Administrators.
After the credit is applied you will have the equivalent of three and a half years of full-time study (260 credit points) remaining to complete the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
- EDES103 – Understanding Learners and their Contexts (10cp)
- EDEC100 – Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years (10cp)
- EDEC310 – Young Children’s Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts (10cp)
- EDEC211 – Infant and Toddler Studies (10cp)
- EDEC314 – Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy (10cp)
- EDET300 – Effective Teaching 4: Diverse Learning and Inclusive Education (10cp)
- Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
One 10cp unit is required to be completed. The remaining units can be completed during Semester 1 of Year 2.
10 cp - Effective Teaching UnitsEDET100Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher
PEP 15 days.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN102Children's Literature for Early Reading10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC111Early Years Curriculum and Play-Based Pedagogies
PEP 15 DAYS: Age 3-5 years same setting as EDET100.
10 cp
- ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units LNTE110Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic0 cp
- Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
The remaining 10cp units that were not completed in Semester 2 of Year 1.
10 cp - Education Studies UnitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OREducation Studies UnitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
The remaining 10cp units that were not completed in Semester 2 of Year 1.
10 cp - Education Studies UnitsEDES101Educational Thought10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN100Foundations of Literacy10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET101Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum, Planning and Pedagogy
PEP 15 DAYS.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDMA290Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-12)10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDHP290Health and Physical Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation UnitORPrimary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSS290 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here
10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - No unit completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDAR290The Arts Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment F 610 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN290English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-8)10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - No unit is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 1 is completed here.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation UnitsSpecialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 2 is completed here.
10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN291English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (8-12)10 cp
- Core Curriculum Core Curriculum Unit 2See the ACU Core Curriculum page for details ORPrimary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSS290 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)
For RE Specialisation - EDSS290 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Core Curriculum Unit 2 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Core Curriculum Unit 2 is completed here.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units Specialisation Unit
For RE Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 4 is completed here.
For Literacy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
For Numeracy Specialisation - Specialisation Unit 3 is completed here.
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET211Effective Teaching 3 Positive Environments to Engage Young Learners
PEP 15 days – same setting as EDEC211.
10 cp - Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDTE260Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in the Early Years10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDMA291Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (F-6)10 cp
- Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDSI290Science Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (B-12)10 cp
- THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament
For RE accreditation (in addition to another specialisation) THCT202 may be studied as an overload with Course Co-ordinator approval
10 cp
- Effective Teaching UnitsEDET401Effective Teaching 6: Professional Engagement and Reflection
PEP BLOCK 30 days.
10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC100Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC211Infant and Toddler Studies
PEP 5 DAYS: Age Birth-35 months same setting as EDET211.
10 cp - Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC310Young Children's Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts10 cp
- Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC314Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy10 cp
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.