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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Melbourne, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Early Childhood Educator
- Special Needs Educator
- Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)
Curriculum
- Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation
- Guiding and caring
- Health and nutrition
- Infant-toddler care
- Working with families
- Inclusive practice and administration
- Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (course cut-offs and country scores vary)
- AQF Certificate IV or higher
- Or a Deakin College or recognised foundation pathway
- Some courses add prerequisites
- A portfolio or the Casper test (teaching).
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Unadjusted ATAR 50 or equivalent (minimum)
- Course cut-offs and country scores vary
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (Deakin admission policy effective 2026-10-06); course ATARs and country-specific Year 12 scores differ by course (2027 guide pp.21-26), AQF Certificate IV or higher, or Deakin College/recognised foundation pathway; some courses add prerequisites, portfolio or Casper (teaching)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 each component
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 7
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Early Childhood Education admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $10,200 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne Burwood Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Department | Department of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 24 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
70 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $10,200 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 each component, TOEFL iBT Not published, IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5), PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 7.