University of New England

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care)

University of New England
Institution rating
4.4
Duration
From 1 yearfull-time(part-time available)
Study mode
Online
Next start date
October

Why study this course

  • Upgrade your previous early childhood qualification and become a four-year qualified Early Childhood Teacher
  • Gain the theoretical and practical skills needed to promote learning in children aged from birth to five years
  • Learn in a flexible and supportive environment

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available.

Recognition

This program is accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Authority (ACECQA) as an approved four-year degree.

Students in states other than NSW should check with their state authority as to the requirements for registration as an Early Childhood Teacher.

Entry requirements

  • Successful completion of a three-year bachelor degree in early childhood that is approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Authority (ACECQA); OR
  • Successful completion of a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Authority (ACECQA) AND have at least one year of experience as a Room Leader in an early childhood workplace OR 2 years of experience as an Early Childhood Assistant/Aid in an early childhood workplace

Where is this course offered?

This course is delivered online, so you can:

  • Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
  • Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
  • Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom

Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.

What you’ll learn

In this course you will learn about:

  • Applying theories into practice
  • Creative arts
  • Family and community contexts
  • Language and communication
  • Teaching pedagogies
  • Learning from birth
  • Science, technology, engineering and mathematics 
  • Leading and managing early childhood services

Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

  • Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
  • Your previous study and work experience
  • Your unit selections

Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, University of New England can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.

Work placement

Work placement gives you invaluable real-life skills, so you graduate ready to step into a job.

Depending on your prior experience, you will either complete 45 or 80 days of professional experience.


Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about credit, RPL, or work placement.

Student ratings of University of New England courses

University of New England
4.4
(263 reviews)
*Combined student rating of this institution's courses
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Percentage of students that felt this course had a positive impact on their career
93%
Percentage of students that would recommend this course to a friend, relative or colleague
91%

Current and industry-relevant content
4.4
Course content compared to what was expected
4.4
Balance between theory and practical work
4.1
Quality of teachers and academic support
4.4
Ability to balance study with your other commitments
4.4
Assistance to help you find a job
3.4
Quality of online study portal
4.5
Transparency of course fees
4.5

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Support and delivery

When you study with UNE you will have access to:

  • Options to study on-campus or online
  • A personal and flexible learning approach
  • Academic staff who are passionate about what they teach
  • A free and confidential UNE counselling service
  • UNE Safety Shuttle bus which runs all year round, picking up students from various points on campus and transporting them safely to a location within the town boundary via the residential colleges

Why study with University of New England?

  • UNE is Australia's oldest regional university
  • UNE have been helping students study from home for more than 70 years, longer than any other university in Australia
  • Access course content when and where it suits you
  • UNE have been awarded five stars for both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching quality by the Good Universities Guide 2024, and is the only university awarded five stars for student experience 18 years in a row (2007-2024)

Find out more about this course

University of New England

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care)

You may wish to discuss the following with University of New England:

  • Course price
  • Prior Recognition of Learning (RPL)
  • Support with sourcing placements
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Find out more about this course


University of New England

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care)

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