Course Curriculum

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) requires the completion of 33 units, amounting to 192 credits. The course is structured to provide you with both theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience, ensuring you are fully prepared for a teaching career in early childhood and primary education. Through the course, you will develop the skills and confidence needed to teach children from Prep to Year 6, as well as work in specialist early childhood settings such as long day care centres, kindergartens, and pre-prep programs.The program’s core units cover a wide range of subjects that are essential for effective teaching. You will study foundational topics such as Education as a Profession, Development and Learning through Life, Communication in Educational Environments, and Indigenous Studies and Learning. Specialist content includes literacy, numeracy, science, history, geography, health, the arts, and digital technologies. Early childhood-focused units, such as Early Childhood Pedagogies, Teaching Health and Sustainability in the Early Years, Policy and Research in Early Childhood, and Leadership, Advocacy and Management in Early Childhood, equip you with strategies to support young learners.Professional practice placements are integrated throughout the course, including opportunities in kindergarten and primary classrooms. These placements allow you to apply your knowledge in real settings and demonstrate your ability to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate career stage).For those seeking to teach in Catholic schools, a Catholic Education Strand is available. This option replaces four of the standard units with specialised units in religious education and Catholic school professional practice, providing accreditation to teach in Catholic schools.Overall, the course combines theory, practice, and professional preparation, ensuring you graduate as a capable, adaptable, and reflective educator ready to positively influence children’s learning and development.