About this course
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) degree (CRICOS Code:117470J) 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.
Fees and scholarships
| Item | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | A$20,000 | per year |
| Other course costs | A$2,250 | first year |
| Net fee | A$20,250 | first year, after maximum scholarship |
| Application fee | A$0 | one off |
Scholarship: up to A$2,000.
Fees are set by the university and can change. A scholarship is not confirmed until the university awards it, and the amount shown is the maximum available rather than an amount you will receive.
Entry requirements
Year 12
- Minimum percentage: 65%
- Gap < 1year
- 18 ≤ Age ≤ 22
- No Dependent Not Married
- No prior Australian Visa Refusal
English language requirements
| Test | Overall | Minimum in each part |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 47 | L:47, R:48, W:51, S:54 |
What you will study
Core modules
- ECH101 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- ECH102 Health, Wellbeing and Safety
- ECH103 Child Development
- ECH104 Early Childhood Pedagogies and Play
- ECH105 Ethics and Professional Practice in Early Childhood
- ECH106 Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood
- ECH107 Sustainability and Environmental Education
- PEX110 20 days Professional Experience 1 (3-5 years)
- ECH201 Creativity and Creative Arts*
- ECH202 Children, Families and Communities
- ECH203 Documenting and Planning in Early Childhood
- ECH204 Curriculum and Teaching Approaches in Early Childhood
- ECH205 How Young Children Learn
- ECH206 Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
- ECH207 Programming and Assessment in Early Childhood
- PEX210 15 Days Professional Experience 2 (0-2 years)
- ECH301 Physical Education and Wellness
- ECH302 Music, Dance and Drama
- ECH303 Literacy and Numeracy
- ECH304 Multicultural and Multilingual Education
- ECH305 Science, Technology and Engineering
- ECH306 Inclusion of Young Children with Exceptionalities
- ECH307 Mathematics in the Early Years
- PEX310 15 Days Professional Experience 3 (3-5 years)
Where it can lead
- Early childhood educator
- Speech pathologist
- Maternal and child health nurse
- Physiotherapist
- Children’s services manager
These are fields graduates of this course commonly work in. They are not a guarantee of employment.
Documents you will need
- Passport
- Matric Degree
- Intermediate Degree
- Bachelor Degree (If Applicable)
- Bachelor Transcript (If Applicable)
- CV
- Experience Letter
Why National Academy of Professional Studies
- Professional teaching qualification: Prepares graduates to teach children from birth to five years in early childhood settings.
- Practical and theoretical learning: Builds the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in childcare and early education services.
- Strong employment demand: Addresses Australia’s shortage of qualified early childhood teachers.
- Meaningful career impact: Enables graduates to support children’s development and contribute to the future of the early childhood sector.
Course details are taken from the university and are correct as far as we know at the time of publication. Entry requirements, fees and intake dates are set by the university and can change. Nothing on this page is an offer of admission, a confirmed scholarship, or an assessment of your visa eligibility.