Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five)

Study early childhood education online or on campus at UC.

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Discover everything you need to know about the Bachelor of Early Education (Birth to Five), including flexible study options, course fees, fast-tracking opportunities, and more.

Study Early Childhood Education

Whether you're already working in early childhood education or just beginning your journey, UC鈥檚 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) will equip you with comprehensive knowledge in child development to elevate your career into teaching and leadership positions. 

Through a hands-on learning approach, you'll uncover the transformative power of play and creativity to unlock new opportunities and become a leader in the classroom. 

Flexible study

If you can鈥檛 come to campus, study Online Plus and complete coursework and lectures virtually at your own pace. Available for students in years 2 & 3, includes in-person and on-country school-based experiences.

ACECQA-accredited with a real-world focus

Gain practical experience in diverse early childhood education settings while studying the latest educational research and teaching methods. Through hands-on practical placement in the 91看片神器 region, you'll connect theory to practice and build the skills needed for a rewarding career in early childhood education.

Accelerated study options

If you hold an ACECQA-accredited Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, you may be eligible to receive a year of credit, fast-tracking your degree completion to two years of full-time study.

Study level

Undergraduate

Delivery mode

Online Plus**
Blended
On campus

ATAR

60
Alternative entry options

Duration

3 years, full-time
2 years, full-time accelerated*

Intake dates

28 July 2025
16 February 2026

Course cost

Save on your course fees^
CSP supported course.

* Eligibility criteria applies.
**Online Plus is only available to students in years 2 & 3, and includes some in-person and on country experiences.
^Commonwealth Supported Places available. Conditions apply.

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Schedule a call with our friendly team to learn more about the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five).

Course highlights

  

Study your way with Online Plus*, Blended and On Campus study modes to give you the ultimate work-life-study balance.

  

Take the steps towards leadership sooner if you're eligible to fast-track your degree^.

  

Gain extensive practical experience in various school settings, ensuring you鈥檙e prepared with the skills to succeed in a variety of early childhood education settings and roles.

  

Learn to create engaging and interactive learning experiences, incorporating play, imagination and exploration into the curriculum.

  

Learn to provide an enriching, solid educational base to set the stage for lifelong learning and academic achievement.

  

Experience future-focused study, created with the education industry to ensure relevancy and longevity.

*Online Plus is available for students in years 2 & 3.
^Eligibility criteria apply.

Early Childhood Education course details

Curious about what your future study pattern might look like? Explore your course in detail with the option to view your typical pattern based on your chosen intake and study mode below.

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Fast-track your degree

Do you already hold an ACECQA-accredited Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher? You may be eligible to accelerate your degree to two years of full-time study via our Online Plus study mode.

To find out more book in a consult with our friendly team.

Qualified early childhood educators are among the most in-demand professionals in Australia. As the Australian Government places greater emphasis on early childhood education, new programs are being initiated to support this growth. These initiatives range from encouraging parents to send their children to preschool to developing new infrastructure and upskilling ECE workers.

Whether you are looking for a great starting point or a stepping stone to further your career seeking out leadership roles, an education degree from UC can open the doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the education sector. UC graduates could find themselves in a future role such as:

  • Director in an early childhood setting
  • Early childhood education leader
  • Early childhood teacher
  • Policy advisor
  • Curriculum development
  • Educational program advisor
  • Play therapist
  • Early learning centre director

Admission for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:鈥�

  • Year 12 ATAR of 60 or above鈥�
  • Other Australian Qualification鈥�
  • Work experience鈥�
  • Overseas qualification

If you didn鈥檛 get an appropriate ATAR for your preferred course, we also offer a number of initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry through alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. For ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care diploma holders, an accelerated pathway is available.

Please see the course page for more information. 

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Study your course with reduced fees.

A course with Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) means the Australian Government has subsidised a portion of your degree, reducing the total balance you are required to pay (known as the student contribution amount).

The CSP amount is determined by the course you are undertaking and the industry you'll be working in after graduation.

Learn more

Some students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may be eligible to apply to defer payment of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government's FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP schemes. 

Visit our fees page for useful information about eligibility and how to apply and pay. You can apply for FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP once you have enrolled in a course.