Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) (MHEC) in Mount Gambier Australia | Adelaide University

This industry-relevant, four-year, professional degree is solely focused on teaching children from birth to eight years of age. The employment opportunities after graduating from this degree are diverse and you’ll be able to thrive as a contemporary teacher in three settings - junior primary, preschool, and childcare.

In South Australia qualified early childhood teachers are paid the same across pre-school and school settings.

The curriculum is practical in nature, and you will begin teaching placements during your first six months. This focus on industry experience will continue throughout your studies, and by graduation you will have completed 110 days of field-based placements.

You will also develop an in-depth understanding of the principles and concepts relating to early childhood development and learning, as well as leadership and advocacy in matters relating to early childhood.
This degree is based at the Magill campus, where the primary specialisms offered are Arts, English, Languages, MathematicsScience and Religious Education.
At Mawson Lakes campus the primary specialism offered is Arts.
The primary specialisms available externally include Arts and English.
This degree leads to a wide range of employment options as it prepares you to thrive as a contemporary teacher in three settings – junior primary, preschool, and childcare.

Practical in nature, you’ll start professional placements in the first six months of your studies, giving you the opportunity to experience early on what teaching in real life is like. You’ll be fully supported by UniSA’s Professional Experience office who will find and manage your placements in partnership with educational sites.

The addition of professional honours is a focused approach to learning and is attainable and achievable by all. It adds no extra time to your degree and will set you apart from competitors when applying for graduate roles. This is due to the skills you will develop in planning, problem-solving and critical thinking, and the ability to undertake practitioner inquiry.

At the end of the second year of this degree, you will be diploma qualified and able to work in early childhood settings (Birth – 5 years) and in out of hours school care (OSHC) while you complete your degree.

You’ll graduate from this degree career ready with classroom experience.
Workplace learning is a major focus of this degree and throughout your studies you will complete 110 days of field-based placements. Placements take place in junior primary settings, preschools and childcare centres. This practical experience will equip you with the skills and confidence needed after graduation and will help you to build industry networks and relationships.

UniSA offers an extensive range of career-related events and workshops online, on campus and around Adelaide to develop your skills and increase your knowledge.