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About the course
This three-year degree prepares you to become an ACECQA-approved early childhood teacher for settings working with children from birth to five years. You study early childhood principles, child development, learning and pedagogy, plus contemporary issues such as leadership, arts, and health and wellbeing. Extensive professional experience is included, with placements across early childhood settings and a primary school component to apply learning in real-world practice. The programme develops classroom practice, curriculum knowledge, and educational psychology for teaching professions.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for employment in early childhood education settings and related services supporting children from birth to five years. The course builds professional practice capability through extensive supervised placements, supporting readiness for roles in early learning centres, preschools and childcare services. It can also support progression into educational leadership or coordination roles over time, depending on experience and local registration requirements. Preparing graduates for teaching, education support, and learning development roles in schools and colleges.
Entry requirements
ATAR 60 and IELTS overall score 6.5.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
