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Future Students Undergraduate

Early Childhood Studies

The Area of Study

In addition to teacher education programs, the Institute of EarlyChildhood offers the opportunity to study a range of subjects which can lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Early Childhood Studies. A specialisation in the understanding of young children (from birth through to age eight) enables you to work in a variety of areas including policy development, community services, and the media.

The Institute of Early Childhood provides units of study which consider the development of children (including those with disabilities). Young children's learning and experience of the arts, literacy, maths, science and technology is explored, as well as the management principles and skills necessary for leadership positions in children's services.

This degree will not qualify you to teach in educational settings with young children, but will enable you to specialise in early childhood studies. It may supplement study or experience in other social sciences including behavioural science, psychology and sociology.

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Degree Program Information

Degree UAI 2008 CSP Course Duration
Bachelor of Arts 76.00 3 years full-time/equivalent part-time

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What You Will Study

You must complete a program of study (major) in Early Childhood. Your program of study may include units from the subject areas listed below:

  • play in early childhood
  • child development studies (including those with disabilities)
  • language and literacy
  • maths, science and technology
  • the arts
  • early childhood management

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First-year early childhood studies units do not require any assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies. Other units taken as part of a degree may require assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies and you should refer to the Macquarie University Handbook of Undergraduate Studies for full degree requirements.

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Career Options

  • public administration
  • management of children's services for local government
  • advocacy for young children and their families
  • journalism

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Further Information

Institute of Early Childhood Studies
Macquarie University, NSW, 2109
Email: iec@mq.edu.au
Phone: (02) 9850 9820
Fax: (02) 9850 9890
Web: www.aces.mq.edu.au/dem

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