Overview

Developed in response to workforce needs in the early childhood sector, the course can be undertaken as a natural progression for graduates of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or as a standalone course. Graduates of the course will have a strong grounding in early childhood curriculum and pedagogy.

We also recognise that an early childhood educator is likely to teach a diverse range of students across the course of their career. Our students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to respond to this diversity.

Career

Graduates of the Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) course from Australian Catholic University (ACU) have pursued careers in:

early childhood education

kindergarten teaching

policy development

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Learning and Teaching

Educational Thought

Understanding Learners and Their Contexts

Digital Cultures and Capabilities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges Histories and Cultures

Comparative Education: Local and Global Contexts

Professional Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 41 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 083213M

If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.

If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):

an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)

an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

28728 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28728 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

4624 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4624 AUD per year during 48 months.

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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