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, and also include literacy, language and pedagogical approaches for early childhood education. Issues in contemporary education, leadership and management, and health and wellbeing in the early childhood environment are core content areas.
Some online units require attendance at on-campus workshops.
Teacher education courses: All students enrolled in an initial teacher education program must complete and pass the benchmarking Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education during the course of their studies.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Early childhood education.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Early childhood educator in childcare centres, preschools and other early childhood services.
Other Information
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
Practical experience
Substantial teaching experiences in early childhood settings across the age range from six weeks to six years.
Fees and charges
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-25Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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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Campuses & intake dates
- Gold CoastQLD