Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) – Diploma Entry

About the course

This diploma-entry Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) builds on prior early childhood qualifications and experience to help you qualify sooner as a registered teacher. You’ll study contemporary early childhood and early primary (Prep–Year 3) learning, child development, and inclusive practice, with flexible delivery online or at Kelvin Grove. The course includes substantial supervised professional experience placements organised by QUT for real classroom readiness in education and teaching.

Career outcome

Graduates can work as early childhood teachers in early learning centres and kindergartens, and teach in the early years of primary school (Prep to Year 3). The qualification can also support roles in early childhood program planning, learning support, and education leadership pathways as experience grows. Professional placements throughout the degree build practical capability and confidence to work across diverse settings in Australia and, where recognised, internationally in education and teaching.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 87.00.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)