Education (Early Childhood), Bachelor

We will equip you with the confidence to enter your career and adapt to evolving workforce demands. Key elements of the course include a comprehensive understanding of early childhood learning and development, expertise in curriculum and pedagogy to foster positive environments, emphasis on inclusion, diversity, and building relationships with parents, carers, communities, and stakeholders. You will also explore digital technologies, entrepreneurial leadership, innovation, creativity, evaluation, research, professional identity development, global perspectives, and resilience. For further insights, visit the student and graduate blog.This program qualifies you to teach up to Year 3, requiring a primary specialisation in literacy as mandated by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. QUT offers flexible delivery, including credit for relevant diplomas and work experience—up to 96 credit points for qualifications like the Diploma of Children's Services, or 144 for those with additional experience. Complete the course in 3.5 years with options for online study, summer semesters, and local professional placements totalling 95 days. The Australian Government provides Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships of up to $40,000 for eligible students.