Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education

About the course

The Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education introduces you to supporting, engaging and teaching young children in their formative years. You’ll study four subjects drawn from CSU’s early childhood education offerings, with options to tailor electives to your interests. The course is designed as an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), providing credit on progression. This is an undergraduate early childhood education qualification.

Career outcome

This course provides a starting point for work and further study in early childhood education settings. It builds foundational knowledge of child development, play-based learning, literacy and safe learning environments, helping you prepare for roles supporting learning and wellbeing for young children. It is also intended as a pathway into CSU’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) to progress toward teacher qualification. This is an undergraduate early childhood education qualification.

Living Costs in Wagga Wagga**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 907 - 1,200	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) N/A
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)