Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

About the course

This degree prepares you to teach across early childhood and primary settings, keeping career options broad. You’ll study key curriculum areas and contemporary approaches such as play-based learning and nature pedagogy, with opportunities to reflect on practice and tailor your study pathway based on prior qualifications. The course includes 120 days of supervised professional placement and requires completion of LANTITE for teacher registration in education and teaching. The programme develops classroom practice, curriculum knowledge, and educational psychology for teaching professions.

Career outcome

Graduates may work across early learning and primary school contexts, including roles in kindergartens, preschools and primary classrooms. Career paths listed include early childhood educator, kindergarten/preschool teacher, primary teacher, early childhood centre director, preschool field officer and educational leader. This Bachelor-level qualification supports professional recognition pathways relevant to early childhood and primary education and teaching. 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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)