University of New England (UNE) Courses

A candidate shall:

(a) (i) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, approved by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA); and

(ii) after completion of the Diploma above, have completed early childhood workplace experience comprising one year full-time (or equivalent) room leader experience or two years full-time (or equivalent) experience as a family day care accredited provider or an early childhood teacher assistant/aide or an accredited before and after school carer. Applicants should provide a Statement of Service from the early childhood provider on centre/business letterhead signed by their supervisor specifying their work experience after completion of the Diploma. ACECQA accredits all early childhood providers and has a list of accredited providers on their website; and

(iii) meet the Standard Minimum English Language Requirement as set out in the University's English Language Requirements; or

(b) hold a three-year AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in Early Childhood recognised by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA); and

(i) provide either a signed copy of Professional Experience Reports or a letter from the tertiary institution where the Bachelor was awarded specifying that the applicant completed at least 10 days Professional Experience with the Birth-2 age group; or

(ii) provide evidence (employer's letter on company letterhead) of at least 10 days experience with the Birth-2 age group acquired after the award of the Bachelor Degree.

Students not meeting criteria (b)(i) or (b)(ii) may be admitted but must complete the unit PREX310 Professional Experience Birth to 2 Years (10 days) in addition to the normal Program of Study.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) is open to those International Students only with an Australian Temporary Resident status that permits them to study online and to attempt Professional Experience Placements in ACECQA-approved Australian settings.

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); and

(b) (i) have a minimum of three Band 5 and/or E3 HSC results, including one in English; or

(ii) have completed at least a year (48 credit points) of discipline studies (non-Education units) in a higher education qualification; or

(iii) have completed a NESA-approved alternative pathway; and

(c) satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry; and

(d) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English, and any two units of mathematics.

Recommended studies: for those intending to teach Mathematics, HSC Mathematics Extension 1

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); and

(b) satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry; and

(c) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English and any two units of Mathematics.

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); and

(b) satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry; and

(c) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English, any two units of mathematics.

A candidate shall hold the AQF Level 6 Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) of the University of New England.

Candidates who completed the Early Childhood Education specialisation within the Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) must specialise in the same area.

Candidates who completed the Primary Education specialisation within the Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) may specialise in either Primary Education or Inclusive Education.

Candidates who completed the Secondary Education (English), Secondary Education (Mathematics), Secondary Education (Science), Secondary Education (Geography/HSIE), or Secondary Education (History/HSIE) specialisations within the Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) must specialise within the same area.

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); and

(b) satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry; and

(c) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English and Mathematics.

Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics Extension 1.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); and

(b) satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry; and

(c) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English and Mathematics.

Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics Extension 1.

1. A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures);and

(a) shall complete a satisfactory personal statement assessed by the discipline within six months prior to the date of enrolment; and

(b) shall have on admission to the degree a performance standard equivalent to Grade 6 of the Australian Music Examinations Board or shall demonstrate this via an audition; and

(c) shall have a musical theory standard equivalent to Grade 4 of the Australian Music Examinations Board or shall undertake a musical theory test; and

(d) shall satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry.

OR

2. (For those candidates applying for admission on the basis of previous studies at the University of New England): shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); and

(a) have completed MUSI121 or equivalent with a Credit grade or higher; and

(b) have completed MUSI111 or MUSI101 or MUSI110 or equivalent with a Credit grade or higher; and

(c) shall satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry.

English Language Proficiency

A candidate shall comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of music

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures).

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English and Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures).

Assumed knowledge is dependant on degree subjects chosen, any two units of English, Chemistry, Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the School offers introductory units in Chemistry and Mathematics.

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); and

(b) comply the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures).

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English, Chemistry or Mathematics.

Recommended studies depending on the degree subjects chosen: Biology and/or Physics.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the School offers introductory units in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.