Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary)

Australia's demand for high quality teachers is growing as our population and education system expand. With an estimated 93,000 job openings predicted for primary teachers in the next five years, this is an ideal time to pursue a career where your skills are constantly in demand. Melbourne Polytechnic's Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary) will provide you with the skills and qualifications to work in early childhood and primary education, from kindergarten through to primary school teaching. Teaching is a career where you can make a real difference to young lives.

Melbourne Polytechnic's Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary) focuses on the early years of learning and teaching from preschool through to primary school. We have a strong emphasis on experiential and applied learning approaches, encouraging authentic engagement from students, teachers and lecturers alike. You will participate in a holistic and integrated program through a mix of on-campus learning in Melbourne Polytechnic's dedicated early childhood education facilities.

Your professional placement includes an embedded practical component of 120 days placement in child care, kindergarten and primary school settings. Our experienced academics are experts in their field and will focus on supporting you to develop and share your own professional voice and practice.

This degree has a strong employment success rate. It is approved by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and the Victorian Institute of Teaching. The program prepares graduates to respond to the world around them through multiple perspectives, and specifically to recognise diverse communities and that children are citizens of their communities and families. It encourages graduates to bring advocacy into their future classrooms, particularly in relation to making a difference in society.

You will be qualified to work in both early childhood and primary school settings.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary) has designed selection criteria and an interview process to ensure that applicants can clearly demonstrate both academic and non-academic competencies needed for effective teacher practice. The Bachelor of Education selection processes are in accordance with the VSF and take into consideration both academic and non-academic attributes. The program is committed to assessing an applicant's whole of study experience, life experience and aptitude for teaching and learning.

The one on one interview with an academic within the program will assess a candidates personal attributes.

These attributes include motivation to teach, strong interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, resilience, self-efficacy, conscientiousness, organisational and planning skills. For further information on the VSF please visit the Victorian Institute of Teaching website.

Melbourne Polytechnic has a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places available to students enrolling in the full degree. Click "Message Us" to find out more.