Course overview
The course prepares teachers to work with children from birth to eight years, with specific emphasis on kindergarten, Preparatory year and Years 1-3. It includes professional experience commencing in the first year of the course. Students undertake practical work in a variety of educational sites, including rural and remote locations and wider community settings. Specialist subjects include early childhood development and early childhood care and education service. This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates of this course are eligible for teacher registration in Australia. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) at JCU.
The JCU Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course.
Combined diploma/degrees: This course can be combined with the following course at TAFE Qld: D Early Childhood Education and Care. Refer to entry for the diploma under TAFE Qld.
Combined diploma/degrees: This course can be combined with the following course at TAFE Qld: D Early Childhood Education and Care. Refer to entry for the diploma under TAFE Qld.
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Career Opportunities
Early childhood teacher, child care administrator.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 21PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 169
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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Total students14
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- TownsvilleQLDJanuary 2026
- TownsvilleQLDJuly 2026
- TownsvilleQLDMarch 2026
- TownsvilleQLDNovember 2025
- TownsvilleQLDNovember 2026
- TownsvilleQLDSeptember 2025
- TownsvilleQLDSeptember 2026
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