Course overview
There is strong demand for qualified early childhood educators. This degree gives you a three-year qualification to work in early childhood settings with children from six-weeks-old to six-years-old.
Core units cover early childhood principles and practices, child development theory and application, how to best support children’s learning and pedagogical approaches for early childhood education. Students will investigate contemporary issues in early childhood education; leadership and management; and health and wellbeing in the early childhood environment. The course includes substantial professional experience learning in early childhood education settings and primary schools.
For more course information, visit Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Southern Cross University.
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Career Opportunities
Early childhood educator in childcare centres, preschools and other early childhood services.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 6.5TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 23PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 58Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 176
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Upcoming intakes
- Gold CoastQLDMarch 2026
- Gold CoastQLD

