Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5 years)

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) degree (CRICOS Code:117470J) is a 4 year initial teacher education qualification that prepares students with the knowledge and skills to teach effectively in early childhood settings with children aged birth to 5 years. The course seeks to prepare candidates with the requisite theoretical and practical toolkits to function effectively in early childhood services. The course targets persons interested in working in the childcare and early education industry. Graduates will make important contributions to the development of the early childhood sector and to the preparation of the next generation of Australian leaders. Graduates will also fill relevant vacancies in early childhood services resulting from the shortage of qualified early childhood teachers in Australia. The early childhood sector in Australia has experienced massive growth over recent years, resulting in early childhood teacher shortages, and posing a risk to the education of many Australian children.

Graduate Path

Graduates of a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education typically begin their careers as classroom based Early Childhood Teachers or Room Leaders, directly supporting foundational learning, motor skills, and social development in preschools, nurseries, and early learning centers. Direct careers Early Childhood Teacher, Preschool Teacher/Kindergarten Educator,Early Childhood Room Leader Early Intervention Specialist Hospital Play Specialist/Child Life Specialist, Early Childhood Centre Director / Manager/ Curriculum Developer/Specialist.