Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) degree 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.