Avondale University
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Birth – 5 Years)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Birth – 5 years) is designed to equip students with the necessary skills needed to teach in Christian, private, state and corporate early childhood education and care services in both Australia and overseas.
Avondale University graduates are reflective, creative, and confident classroom teachers who have also acquired service leadership knowledge and skills.
The degree qualifies and prepares graduates to teach children from birth to five years of age and to be responsible ethical leaders to children, families and staff. The BEd (EC) (Birth – 5 years) is a highly practical degree with hands-on classroom experience throughout the course. Students will engage in seven professional experience placements. These are undertaken in various types of early childhood settings to enable the application of theory in a practical setting.
The degree is offered on campus and online making it even easier for students to fit study around your work and personal life.
Graduates of this course are not eligible for primary teacher registration.
Delivery mode
Avondale University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
Students have regular opportunities to practice their developing teaching skills in the classroom through Professional Experience Placement. For those in an undergraduate degree this is a minimum of 95 days. This provides opportunities to develop essential mastery of the Graduate Teaching Standards, required by the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) prior to graduation.- 582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Birth – 5 Years) will prepare you for the following roles.
Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
An Outside School Hours Care Coordinator supervises before and after school care programs. You’ll work with primary school-aged children and may al...
Early Childhood Center Manager
An Early Childhood Centre Manager oversees the daily operations of an early education facility. You might work in a childcare centre, kindergarten,...
Preschool Teacher
A Preschool Teacher nurtures and educates young children in the years before they start primary school. You might work in a preschool, childcare ce...
