Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
Swinburne Online - Online delivery only
Overview
Our Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) qualifies you to teach children from 0-5 years of age.
You’ll learn how to keep tiny attention spans interested and prepare for a rewarding career in kindergartens, preschools, early learning centres and more.
Discover how to respond to students and families of diverse cultures and backgrounds, including Indigenous cultures.
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
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.
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Why Swinburne?
Ranked top 500 worldwide in the subject of Education
5 stars for overall experience
5 stars for teaching quality
#1 in Melbourne for support services
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Study with Swinburne Online
With Swinburne Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace. Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.
Qualifications
One of the following:
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
Course prerequisites
VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (other than EAL) or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL).
Other requirements
All applicants must sit and achieve an appropriate standard on a selection test used to assess an applicant’s non-academic personal and professional attributes.
Admission to this course will consider both academic and non-academic results.
English language proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Working with Children Check and Police Check
All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. View the list of each state's requirements.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Bachelor of Education Primary (Swinburne Online delivered)
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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) (Swinburne Online delivered)
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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
How credit points work
To qualify for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching), students are required to complete 400 credit points comprising of 32 units of study (12.5 credit points each). The 400 credit points must comprise of:
24 units of core units of study (300 credit points)
4 placement units (50 credit points)
4 units comprising a minor or electives (50 credit points)
Students may not complete more than 150 credit points (normally 12 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between minors, students must choose an approved alternative.
Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period.
Your units
| Units of study | Unit code |
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Learning and Communicating Online
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
COM10003 |
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Understanding Language and Literacy
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU10002 |
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The World of Maths
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU10003 |
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Theories of Teaching and Learning
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU10004 |
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Indigenous Education and Perspectives
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU10005 |
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Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU10006 |
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Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development for Early Childhood
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU10007 |
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Developing Literacy
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU20001 |
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Mathematics in Practice
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU20002 |
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Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU20004 |
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Sustainable Education and Perspectives
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU20005 |
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Imagining the World Through Language and Literature
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU30001 |
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Science and Technology
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU30002 |
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Wellbeing and Resilience
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU30004 |
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Understanding and Supporting Inclusion
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU30005 |
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Families, Community and Citizenship
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU30006 |
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Imagining the World Through the Arts
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU30007 |
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Educational Leadership, Management and Program Assessment
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU30062 |
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The Healthy and Active Child
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU40001 |
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Play and Environment
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU40002 |
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Identity: The Early Childhood Profession(al)
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU40003 |
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Advocacy and Social Justice
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU40004 |
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Nature Pedagogies
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU40020 |
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Achieving High Quality Early Learning
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU40021 |
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Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Assessment: Practicum 1
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU10001 |
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Curriculum Planning and Assessment: Practicum 2
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU20053 |
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Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Infants: Practicum 3E
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU30003 |
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Ready to Teach Early Childhood: Practicum 5E
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
EDU40006 |
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$4,627
Total fee* ($AUD)
$18,508
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$0.00
Fees are estimates only
Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
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