Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
65.0
Overview
Inspire and teach children up to five years old in kindergartens, preschools and early learning centres.
Learn how to support and grow a child’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development through innovative teaching methods. Engage in unique units of study of nature play, social justice, sustainability and Indigenous knowledges.
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Your industry experience
This degree includes a mandatory work placement as a professional accreditation requirement. You’ll complete four professional placements, adding up to around 80 days of real classroom experience guided by an experienced mentor. This globally recognised degree is accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
Skills you’ll learn
- Emerging technologies
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Innovation
- Intercultural competence
- Contextual and theoretical knowledge
Your career opportunities
- Early childhood educator
- Early childhood teacher
- Classroom teacher
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Top 500 in the world for education
5 stars for overall experience
5 stars for teaching quality
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