Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

When children are exposed to positive educational experiences prior to school, their learning capabilities – and in turn, their chances of excelling in school – are greatly improved. Quality early childhood education provides a strong foundation for learning, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) is part of an innovative suite of education degrees that are only available at Macquarie. Unique to teacher education in Australia, the degrees provide up to 12 months of fully paid conditional employment in a school during your fourth year. In your first year, you’ll study a set of core units that span the suite of degrees. In these units, you’ll explore inclusive practices; technology in the classroom; cultural and linguistic diversity; sustainability teaching; the integration of Indigenous knowledge in the classroom; and how children learn. In your second and third years, you’ll study units focused on early childhood education, and you’ll undertake your first professional experience placements. The streamlined nature of the degree, in conjunction with the extensive practical placements, means you’ll graduate wholly equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage modern early childhood education settings.

Areas of study

Child development and health, early childhood curriculum development, early childhood teaching principles, family and community contexts, inclusive education, play based approaches for learning, management and leadership in early childhood settings.

Career opportunities

Director in prior-to-school setting, early childhood education adviser, long day care centre teacher, preschool teacher, researcher, teacher in prior-to-school settings.

Professional recognition

This degree is under review by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) for accreditation.

Practical experience

Opportunities for observation in year 1, professional experience placements in years 2 and 3, and work integrated learning in year 4 that will allow students to take fully paid employment as a conditionally accredited teacher.

Fees and charges

Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.