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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)

Undergraduate | ECU-ECE-DEG | 2024

Become a professional educator in early learning environments

Meet children’s educational needs in kinder, pre-primary school, and childcare settings. This nationally accredited teaching degree includes the opportunity to pick up a specialisation during Year 4, including Catholic Studies and Special Education.

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Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
4 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
30

Price from
$16,600
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)

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Career opportunities

This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment in education learning environments.

Possible future job titles:

Kindergarten, Pre-Primary or Junior Primary Teacher, Early Learning Professional, Pedagogical Leader, Centre Director.

Professional recognition

Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) is required to practice in the profession.

Graduates must meet the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) literacy and numeracy proficiency requirements prior to graduation for teacher registration in Western Australia. Further information is available at http://www.trb.wa.gov.au


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Career outlook

Child Care Centre Managers:
$55K to $68K
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers:
$68K to $86K

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