Overview

Whether you're interested in working at childcare centres, kindergartens, or preschools, this course combines hands-on experience with the latest educational theory.

You'll learn how to plan creative, play-based learning activities that spark curiosity and help children grow. Discover how to create supportive environments where every child—no matter their background—feels valued and included. Plus, you’ll explore Indigenous perspectives and how these ways of knowing can shape better learning for all children.

If you're looking for a career where you can inspire the next generation, this degree could be your next step.

Career Opportunities

The Childhood Education (Birth to 5) programme from Flinders University opens up exciting opportunities and equips you with expert knowledge and practical skills to teach and support children from birth to 5 years old.

You'll gain hands-on experience and develop strong relationship-building skills that are essential for working in community settings like childcare centers, kindergartens, and preschools.

With this qualification, you'll be ready to inspire young minds and make a real impact in early childhood education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Indigenous Pedagogy

Inclusive Education

Language Development and Early Reading Skills

Respectful Teaching with Infants and Toddlers

Early Numeracy Birth-3 Years

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00

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International Students: Applications can be made at any time during the year to available course intakes. Some courses have specific application deadlines.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

108 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Teaching Early Childhood Education View 65 other Bachelors in Teaching 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

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 116862A

Applicants must complete a non-academic assessment task known as a Teaching Capabilities Statement as part of their SATAC application to demonstrate their motivation to teach, their strong interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, resilience, self-efficacy, and strong organisational and planning skills.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35700 AUD / year

≈ 35700 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4738 AUD / year

≈ 4738 AUD / year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Adelaide

Funding

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