Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

39,500 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Recognising the impact of the early years on children's learning, development and wellbeing, there is growing demand for degree-qualified early childhood teachers to teach in prior-to-school early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across Australia and overseas. This degree is your opportunity to be in demand and make a difference to the lives of children aged birth to five years before they begin their schooling journey.  


As part of this course, you will;


  • Learn best practices in early childhood settings, focusing on play-based learning that enhances children’s strengths, interests, and self-regulation.
  • Understand the challenges and opportunities in promoting children’s rights and safety and learn to advocate against harm and exploitation.
  • Gain insights into the diversity and evolving nature of contemporary childhoods, families, and communities.
  • Develop skills to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate health practices in early childhood settings, balancing individual children’s health needs.
  • Use socio-cultural and sociological theories to understand students’ diverse backgrounds, and address Indigenous Australian education.
  • Consider the role of digital technologies in early childhood learning and teaching.
  • Explore professional responsibilities and engage in effective communication and collaboration with families and other child and family services.
  • Develop the ability to understand learners with complex profiles and plan curriculum adjustments for inclusive classrooms in early childhood contexts.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Recognising the impact of the early years on children's learning, development and wellbeing, there is growing demand for degree-qualified early childhood teachers to teach in prior-to-school early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across Australia and overseas. This degree is your opportunity to be in demand and make a difference to the lives of children aged birth to five years before they begin their schooling journey.  


As part of this course, you will;


  • Learn best practices in early childhood settings, focusing on play-based learning that enhances children’s strengths, interests, and self-regulation.
  • Understand the challenges and opportunities in promoting children’s rights and safety and learn to advocate against harm and exploitation.
  • Gain insights into the diversity and evolving nature of contemporary childhoods, families, and communities.
  • Develop skills to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate health practices in early childhood settings, balancing individual children’s health needs.
  • Use socio-cultural and sociological theories to understand students’ diverse backgrounds, and address Indigenous Australian education.
  • Consider the role of digital technologies in early childhood learning and teaching.
  • Explore professional responsibilities and engage in effective communication and collaboration with families and other child and family services.
  • Develop the ability to understand learners with complex profiles and plan curriculum adjustments for inclusive classrooms in early childhood contexts.

Admission Requirements

28+
980+
176+
79+
6.5+
58+
 

02 Feb 2026
3 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,600 AUD
International
39,500 AUD

Scholarships

College Merit Scholarship

College Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2027

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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