Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

About the course

This three-year Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is an ACECQA-approved qualification for teaching children from birth to five in early childhood settings. You’ll study core early childhood principles, child development, pedagogy and contemporary issues, with content informed by education research. The degree includes substantial supervised professional experience (including early childhood and primary settings) to apply theory in real-world contexts, preparing graduates for early childhood teaching.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in early childhood education settings such as early childhood teacher in long day care centres, preschools and kindergartens, supporting learning and development from birth to age five. The course’s focus on pedagogy, child development, wellbeing, and leadership foundations also supports progression into educational leadership, curriculum and program coordination, and broader early years roles across community and school-linked services in early childhood education and teaching.

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)