Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

About the course

This three-year Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares you for work as an ACECQA-approved early childhood teacher for settings with children from birth to five years. You’ll study early childhood principles and practice, child development, and approaches that support children’s learning, alongside contemporary issues, leadership, arts, and health and wellbeing. Supervised professional experience includes 85 days in early childhood settings plus 10 days in a primary school.

Career outcome

Graduates may work as qualified early childhood teachers and educators in early childhood education and care services, preschools and kindergartens, and related community or early learning programs. The degree supports roles focused on curriculum and pedagogy for children from birth to five, as well as positions with leadership or coordination responsibilities in early learning settings. This Bachelor Degree in Education & Teaching is designed for professional practice in early childhood contexts.

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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)