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Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies

Approved Abbreviation: UGCertECSt

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7181.1

AQF Level: 5

This course provides students with foundational knowledge in childhood developmental theory, psychology, and diversity, and mathematical principles required for educators. The course is designed as an entry qualification into the field of Early Childhood that will provide students with broad knowledge that they can apply to a professional context.

This course provides a pathway for students into a Diploma of Arts Extended (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5 Birth-12) at Western Sydney University, The College and with 40 credit points advanced standing.

Study Mode
Six months full-time

Admission

This short course is available to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over.

For more information on applying please see the link to The College admission pages below.

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the units listed below.

500071

The Developing Child (Block)

500072

Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (Block)

500073

Contemporary Childhoods (Block)

500074

Diversity, Language and Culture (Block)