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AUD 32200

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

If you’re interested in building a career in the early childhood sector and have a passion for helping young minds grow, then the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) is for you. Whether you are already working in the sector or starting your journey into a fulfilling career you’ll be empowered to make a lasting impact during the pivotal years of a child’s development from birth to five.
With 80 days of placements across a variety of early childhood education settings, you’ll combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, while exploring the latest research, teaching strategies and methods. 
UC’s future-focused approach to education will help you acquire a diverse range of lifelong transferrable skills, that you can apply throughout your rewarding career in the classroom and beyond. Validate your abilities and embrace creativity with an industry-recognised qualification in just three years.*
Seize the opportunity to choose your direction with the first year of this course sharing its structure with the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education, giving you the opportunity to change depending on the subjects you connect most with.

Study a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at UC and you will:

  • Gain extensive practical experience in a variety of early childhood education settings. 
  • Acquire the skills to succeed across the breadth of early childhood education.
  • Create engaging and interactive learning experiences, incorporating play and exploration into the curriculum.
  • Discover how to provide an enriching, solid educational base to set the stage for lifelong learning and academic achievement.
  • Develop your voice as an advocate for young people, ensuring their best interests are heard in the development of early childhood policies.
  • Learn to lead with diversity and inclusion, and connect indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being into teaching.
  • Experience future-focused study, created in connection with the education industry to ensure its relevancy and longevity.
  • Graduate with a qualification to help you stand out from the crowd for elevated career progression.

Work-integrated learning
During this course, you’ll undertake a minimum of 80 days of practical placement across a range of early childhood education settings, allowing you the opportunity to put theory into practice to graduate job-ready, confident and industry-connected.

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2025

Closed

Feb 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    32200

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    International Scholarships
    International Scholarships at UC can help give you peace of mind and the freedom to focus on your study without worrying about some of the financial pressures that come with studying abroad. At UC Sydney Hills,international students can apply for two main types of scholarships that are based on academic achievement.No separate application is required for our scholarships,as you'll be considered after submitting your course application.

    10% OFF total tuition fee 20% OFF total tuition fee
    INTERNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP INTERNATIONAL HIGH ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP
    Academic achievement:70% or higher Academic achievement:85% or higher

     Visit canberra.edu.au/scholarships to find out more

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