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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

Undergraduate | SWI-ECT-DEG | 2023

Course information for 2023 intake

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Teach art, music, English and maths in early learning

Guide young children through the basics before primary school. Study online and gain experience in work placements. You’ll build practical skills to manage the learning environment. Nurture curious, healthy, and active children. Shape young minds. 

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
4 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
32

Price from
$16,496
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

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Career opportunities

Early Childhood Teacher

Teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, and art to early childhood students.

Kindergarten Teacher

Guide young children in the acquisition of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, effectively preparing them for a successful transition to primary school.

Early Childhood Teaching Director

Develop the curriculum, set policies and oversee daily operations of an early childhood centre.

Early Childhood Service Manager

Combine your leadership skills with your early childhood sector expertise to lead community and family engagement for an early childhood teaching centre or service.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) is accredited by the leading industry body, the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). Upon graduation, you will be qualified to teach in the pre-primary school early childhood education sector, with the flexibility to work in a range of settings including children’s centres, kindergartens, preschools and early learning centres.

Career outlook

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

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