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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five)

University of Canberra

CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003

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About

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) is a 3-year full-time or 6-year part-time course, designed for students interested in working as a teacher in early childhood centres and preschool or current educators working in the sector who would like to upgrade current diploma qualifications to a Bachelor degree qualification. Students engage in a carefully structured series of education and curriculum study units, solidified by professional experience opportunities of up to 90 days in an early childhood setting, enabling them to integrate both to authentic real-world teaching practice.

Areas of study

Early childhood development, educational studies, pedagogical studies, playful learning.

Career opportunities

Early childhood teacher, early childhood centre manager, early childhood director, outside of school hours care practitioner, early childhood consultant, preschool teacher.

Professional recognition

Professional accreditation with Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is anticipated in time for commencement of this course in Semester 1, 2024.

Practical experience

Professional experience opportunities of up to 90 days in an early childhood setting.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

Questionnaire: You are required to answer a questionnaire about your motivation and suitability for teaching when you apply. Preview the teaching questionnaire.

Note: Special requirements and policies apply.

Admission criteria

All applicants

Refer to the UC general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the UC website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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