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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Education
This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of early learning and development. You will gain the latest knowledge and skills to teach children from birth to five years old in various settings and professional roles. It is...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$18, 050 (1st year contribution)
Ikon Institute of Australia - Brisbane
Start Date
Feb 2027
May 2027
Sep 2027
Duration

4 years Full time & 8 years Part time

Course outline

This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of early learning and development. You will gain the latest knowledge and skills to teach children from birth to five years old in various settings and professional roles. It is ideal for those who are passionate about nurturing holistic learning in children, and those looking to advance their related qualifications to become early childhood teachers.

Over four years, you will discover how to use play to teach subjects such as reading, maths, science, technology, arts, music, STEM and more to young children. You will also learn about safety, health and wellbeing; documentation, planning and assessment; sustainable practices; working with families and communities; diversity and inclusion practices; advocacy and research; educational leadership; and service management. With a strong foundation in educational theory and modern approaches, you will be empowered to create a curriculum that promotes children’s learning and development.

You will gain practical experience through 80 days of placements in different settings, where you can refine your teaching skills with young children. A final 30-day placement will strengthen your pedagogical and leadership abilities, getting you ready to enter the sector as a confident graduate early childhood teacher. This is a special opportunity to shape the future of our youngest learners.

For more information, visit Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Ikon Institute of Australia

Ikon Institute of Australia

Note

After successfully completing the first two years of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education you may choose to leave the course and exit with the award of Diploma of Early Childhood Education.

Additional entry requirements
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Notes

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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

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Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates for a rewarding career as an early childhood teacher. You will have the skills and knowledge to educate and care for children aged birth to five years in various settings such as preschools, childcare centres, occasional care, hospitals and educational centres.

The course also provides a pathway to further education in early childhood education and may be eligible for postgraduate studies.

Membership

This course is recognised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), qualifying graduates as early childhood teachers under the National Quality Framework. Graduates may be eligible for teacher accreditation recognition via their relevant state regulatory authority.

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