Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth - 8)

Bachelor

Educate, inspire and support young minds in the fundamental early years of life and learning.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

244491,284981, 107184J

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$5,400 per year

International Fees

$34,000 per year

About this course

Study Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth - 8)

Educate, inspire and support young minds in the fundamental early years of life and learning.

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth - 8) seeks to equip graduates with the skills to implement considered and purposeful experiences that cultivate young children's play, learning and development in the twenty-first century. In viewing our graduate teachers and young children as strong, powerful, and rich in potential, the program delivers a sound understanding of the importance of play, early learning curriculum and pedagogies, social and emotional development and a contemporary understanding of documentation and leadership.

As an Initial Teacher Education degree, successful completion of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education enables you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

35 Enabling Educator Excellence (E3) Scholarships, valued at $5000, will be available for students commencing in 2025. Find out more.

Study locations

Bedford Park

Career pathways

Your career

Education is a fast-growing sector, with a wide variety of job opportunities and long-term career prospects. Job growth of 17.2% is projected for Early Childhood Teachers over the next five years*

Although the majority of education graduates go on to employment as educators in the public or private sector, some choose to follow other pathways.

*Source: Labour Market Information Portal, Department of Jobs and Small Business. 2020 employment projections for the five years to November 2025.

Potential occupations include:

early childhood teacher
education support officer
long day-care educator
in-home nanny
out of school hours care (OSHC) educator/director.

Potential employers include:

government, Catholic or independent schools
private industry and government settings
childcare or early learning centres
kindergartens or preschools
OSHC.

Professional accreditation/recognition

Upon successful completion you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

Graduates looking for employment in other parts of Australia and overseas may be required to meet additional conditions. Graduates can be assured that they will meet the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority employment requirements.

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