Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
CRICOS
080481D
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
The early years are a time of rapid growth and development. Early relationships, interactions and experiences provide the foundation for everything that follows - school, work, life. Early childhood teachers make a significant and lasting contribution to a child’s education and lifelong learning. You will be supported by specialist early childhood academics and will experience real-world opportunities that prepare you to teach in early childhood. Nationally, the number of early childhood teachers required in early childhood education and care services is expected to grow by 22% between 2018 and 2023, according to the Australian Government's Job Outlook (December 2019). This puts you, as an early childhood graduate teacher, in the box seat for leadership in the early childhood education and care sector.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelvin Grove | Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 8 years | N/A | N/A |
Online | Online/Off-campus - 4 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
384 credit points
Subjects
- Education-early childhood
Entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- English, or literature, or English and literature extension, or English as an additional language (units 3 & 4, C). General mathematics, mathematical methods or specialist mathematics (units 3 & 4, C). At least one of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Marine Science, Physics, or Psychology (Units 3 & 4, C)
Recognition
This course meets professional teaching standards for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, and Queensland College of Teachers, and graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration. Graduates are also recognised as qualified early childhood teachers under the Australian Childrens Education & Care Quality Authority framework. Graduates looking for employment in other parts of Australia and overseas may be required to meet additional conditions.
Study Pathways
Students admitted with a completed Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or an equivalent accredited qualification, will be granted advanced standing (credit) of 96 credit points. Those who have the Diploma, or equivalent, plus relevant early childhood work experience will receive 144 credit points of advanced standing. Students may be able to apply for advanced standing for other previous study.