Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Birth to 5

If you're looking for a career where you can inspire the next generation, this degree could be your next step. The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Birth to 5 is an initial teacher education degree that prepares you with the skills and knowledge needed to teach and care for children from birth to 5 years of age. Whether you're interested in working at childcare centres, kindergartens, or preschools, this course combines hands-on experience with the latest educational theory. Successful completion will enable you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

This degree is designed to teach students how to plan creative, play-based learning activities that spark curiosity and help children grow. Students will discover how to create supportive environments where every child-no matter their background-feels valued and included. Plus, students will explore Indigenous perspectives and how these ways of knowing can shape better learning for all children.

Enabling Educator Excellence Scholarship

Commencing students in this degree will be eligible to apply for the Enabling Educator Excellence (E3) Scholarship funded by the South Australian Government valued at $5,000. Applications for this scholarship will open in late 2025. Please visit Enabling Educator Excellence Scholarship for more information regarding your eligibility and any conditions that may apply.

Practical experience

Professional experience is a critical component of pre-service teacher education as it enables students to integrate theory and practice. Over the three years, students are required to complete a minimum of 45 days of Professional Experience.

Inherent Requirements

There are important Inherent Requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of those requirements.