36 monthsProgramme duration
43,400 AUDTuition Fee/year
FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Guide young minds at the very start of their educational journey as an inspiring early childhood teacher.
Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a future-focused program designed to give you the skills to excel in the modern classroom. You’ll discover how childhood development influences how kids grow and learn. Explore a range of education philosophies and teaching approaches to find your own unique teaching style. Learn how to encourage learning through engaging play-based activities. Create safe, inclusive and culturally responsive spaces that support every child’s learning.
With 80 days of professional placements, you’ll gain practical skills and graduate eligible to work as a teacher in early childhood and care sites, including long day care centres and preschools.
Adelaide University is ranked #89 in the world for Education Studies (Times Higher Education, 2026). You can also choose to study this program at our regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a future-focused program designed to give you the skills to excel in the modern classroom. You’ll discover how childhood development influences how kids grow and learn. Explore a range of education philosophies and teaching approaches to find your own unique teaching style. Learn how to encourage learning through engaging play-based activities. Create safe, inclusive and culturally responsive spaces that support every child’s learning.
With 80 days of professional placements, you’ll gain practical skills and graduate eligible to work as a teacher in early childhood and care sites, including long day care centres and preschools.
Adelaide University is ranked #89 in the world for Education Studies (Times Higher Education, 2026). You can also choose to study this program at our regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Guide young minds at the very start of their educational journey as an inspiring early childhood teacher.
Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a future-focused program designed to give you the skills to excel in the modern classroom. You’ll discover how childhood development influences how kids grow and learn. Explore a range of education philosophies and teaching approaches to find your own unique teaching style. Learn how to encourage learning through engaging play-based activities. Create safe, inclusive and culturally responsive spaces that support every child’s learning.
With 80 days of professional placements, you’ll gain practical skills and graduate eligible to work as a teacher in early childhood and care sites, including long day care centres and preschools.
Adelaide University is ranked #89 in the world for Education Studies (Times Higher Education, 2026). You can also choose to study this program at our regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a future-focused program designed to give you the skills to excel in the modern classroom. You’ll discover how childhood development influences how kids grow and learn. Explore a range of education philosophies and teaching approaches to find your own unique teaching style. Learn how to encourage learning through engaging play-based activities. Create safe, inclusive and culturally responsive spaces that support every child’s learning.
With 80 days of professional placements, you’ll gain practical skills and graduate eligible to work as a teacher in early childhood and care sites, including long day care centres and preschools.
Adelaide University is ranked #89 in the world for Education Studies (Times Higher Education, 2026). You can also choose to study this program at our regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Admission Requirements
26+
94+
75+
1130+
7+
72+
8+
22+
185+
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
Secondary education (Year 12)
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
- Prior to undertaking any professional experience placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age), students will be required to provide a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services. Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer and may be viewed at the Teaching and Education Placements web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance is also required for visits to education sites in other courses, to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation, internships or visits.
3 Years
Feb
Tuition fees
International
43,400 AUD
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