Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

The degree includes a mandatory work placement as a professional accreditation requirement. You will complete four professional placements, adding up to around 80 days of real classroom experience guided by an experienced mentor.

Yes, the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) is accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as a VIT registerable Early Childhood Teacher qualification. This globally recognised accreditation supports your ability to work as a registered early childhood teacher in Victoria and more broadly.

For 2026, the yearly Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) tuition fee is approximately $4,738 AUD, with a total course fee of approximately $18,952 AUD. For international students, the indicative total fee is $34,200 AUD. Additionally, students undertaking accreditation placements are subject to fees ranging from approximately $350 to $600 to cover items such as a uniform, police check, and Working with Children Check. A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of $373 also applies.

Two pathway options are available: the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (1 year full-time, with up to 8 units of maximum credit into the degree) and the Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation (1 year full-time, with up to 4 units of maximum credit). These pathways allow students to progress from one qualification into the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) with advanced standing.

This degree prepares you to teach children from birth to five years old. You will develop the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of early childhood settings, including kindergartens, preschools and early learning centres, supporting children's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.