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For those passionate about nurturing young children and pursuing a career in early childhood education, the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) offers the perfect pathway. Whether you're currently working in the field or just beginning your professional journey, this program will equip you to create meaningful impacts during children's crucial developmental years from infancy through age five.
Through 80 days of practical placements in diverse early learning environments, you'll blend academic learning with real-world experience while discovering cutting-edge research and innovative teaching techniques.
UC's forward-thinking educational approach helps develop versatile, lifelong skills applicable throughout your fulfilling teaching career and other professional pursuits. Earn an industry-respected qualification in just three years while demonstrating your capabilities and fostering creative approaches to early education.
For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.
If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we also recognise a range of other international qualifications for direct entry. These include the NCEA Level 3, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A Levels, plus other country-specific qualifications.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0; TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 60 with: R: 13; L: 12; S: 18; W: 21; Pearson Test of Academic English: 50 with no skill score below 50; Cambridge English Scale: 169 with no sub-score below 169: Occupational English Test: No grade lower than 'C' in any of the sub-tests.