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About the course
Deakin’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares you to teach children from birth to age five, with a focus on child development, wellbeing, inclusion and key curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science and the arts. You will build practical, evidence-informed teaching skills and complete supervised placements in early childhood settings. Graduates gain an accredited initial teacher education qualification for professional practice in early childhood education.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles in early childhood education and care, including early childhood teacher in long day care and kindergarten settings, and education roles supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and inclusion. The course’s supervised professional experience helps build job-ready capability for work with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. This Bachelor degree supports pathways into professional early childhood teaching roles in Australia’s growing education sector. Preparing graduates for teaching, education support, and learning development roles in schools and colleges.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
