Introduction

Programme Description
The Monash Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood is a highly respected qualification designed for educators who are passionate about working with young children in preschool, childcare centre or kindergarten. It also provides an excellent headstart for current educators who hold a Diploma in child’s services, early childhood care and education or equivalent, looking to upgrade themselves.

Upon completion of the programme, you will be qualified as a skilled and effective early childhood education professional with in-depth knowledge in children’s creative, physical, personal, intellectual development and social capabilities. This programme will enhance your professional capacity and deepen your understanding of the complex field of education, providing a pathway for research and further learning.

Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood from Monash University, Australia.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Australia.

Career Opportunities
Our graduates become leaders in teaching practice, public debate, policy development and community action across the world.
The programme is not accredited by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). Graduates who wish to work in the local early childhood sector will need to submit an application to ECDA for Teacher Registration via a preschool. Approval by ECDA will be subjected to the applicant meeting the requirements for Teacher Registration.
 

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Core Units
This Degree programme consists of 16 units and 4 practicum fieldworks. Student may complete the programme in approximately 2 academic years.
Fieldwork placements are required in Early Childhood settings.

Final Year Units

• Arts, Community and Environment
• Change and Transition in Children’s Education
• Children’s Literacy Development
• Children’s Literature, Storytelling and the Arts
• Diversity in Child Development
• Early Years Professional Experience 3A
• Early Years Professional Experience 3B
• Investigating Our World: Science, Technology, and the Environment
• Leadership and Management in Education Contexts
• Professionalism, Ethics and Interdisciplinary Work in Education

Year 2 Units

• Children and Childhood Across Time: Policies and Practices
• Contemporary Child Development Theories and Practices
• Curriculum Assessment and Documentation in Education
• Early Years Professional Experience 2A
• Early Years Professional Experience 2B
• Health and Physical Wellbeing in the Young Child
• Learning about Patterns, Shapes and Numbers Through Play
• Learning Through Play Pedagogies
• Learning with Children, Their Families and Communities
• Local and Global Perspectives in Education Policy

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Entry Requirements

Academic Level:
Year 2 Entry:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T); OR
• Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (or equivalent); OR
• Other equivalent qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Advanced Standing Entry to Final Year:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T) AND Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Leadership (DECCE-L); OR
• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T) AND Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (or equivalent); OR
• Other equivalent qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Language Proficiency:

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent; OR
• Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement. 

In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Assessment & Exams
100% assignment-based assessments
 

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Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
For Singaporean/PR

Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme.

Non-Tuition Fees
For Singaporean/PR Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. 
All fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate. The prevailing GST rate from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 is 8%. From 1 January 2024, the GST rate will increase to 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.
Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Education Loan
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.

Commencement Date
There are 2 intakes per year:
– April
– October
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum class size: 20 students
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.
Maximum allowed candidature period: 6 years for Year 2 Entry / 4 years for Year 3 Entry
If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.