You must have successfully completed two years of study in an Australian Bachelor Degree in Education or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent overseas qualification).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Successful applicants
You will be required to complete a Working with Children Check prior to commencing the program.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Gain a globally recognised qualification to teach children in the most critical years of their development and growth.
RMIT’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) equips you with the skills and qualifications you need to teach in early childhood settings across Australia and overseas.
This degree is designed to give aspiring teachers practical skills and deep knowledge about how young children learn and develop.
What you will gain through this degree
In this course, you will gain understanding about children’s creativity, develop problem solving skills and the ability to innovate when planning a quality curriculum to promote children’s learning.
Our professional placement degree allows you to experience life in the classroom and build confidence in linking theories into practice.
Why choose a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) at RMIT?
Our courses combine hands-on experiences with leading research, exposing you to the rich and engaging tasks that are directly linked to the teaching profession.
Graduates are qualified to teach in all early childhood settings both in Australia and overseas.
Scholarships through the Department of Education and Training are available to students undertaking studies in early childhood education.
CRICOS Code: 075101G
Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following:
All courses listed may not be available each semester
Year One of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title
Play Based Learning (Birth to 8 Years)
Approaches to Child Development in Early Childhood
Languages and Literacies in Early Childhood
Building Partnerships with Parents and Community
Inclusive Education in Early Childhood Settings
Linking Theory to Practice: Teaching Two to Eight Year Olds
Reflective Practice and Professional Development for Early Childhood Teachers
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from any:University Student Elective
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title
Music and Movement for Young Children
Linking Theory to Practice: Birth to Two
Early Childhood Curriculum
Young Children, Education and Society
Early Childhood Education Theories and Practice
Environmental Education for Sustainability in Early Childhood Settings
Investigating Science and Technology with Young Children
Indigenous Studies in Education
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title
Designing Early Childhood Learning Spaces
Applying a Project Approach in Early Childhood
Art in Early Childhood
Leadership in Early Childhood
Early Childhood Education Futures
Working with Diversity and Difference in Early Childhood
Exploring Numeracy and Maths in Early Childhood
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from any:University Student Elective
Year Four of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title
Assessment in Early Childhood
Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood
History and Philosophy of Early Childhood
Transitions in Early Childhood
Early Childhood Teacher as Researcher
Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Comparative Education
Management in Early Childhood
New government initiatives to increase provision of early childhood services have ensured the availability of many exciting career paths.
As a 4-year trained teacher, you can work as a teacher or director in childcare, kindergarten, pre-prep and integrated services. There are also related early childhood positions in local councils and public organisations.
Management opportunities exist in family day care schemes, government support services, and in the private sector. Skilled early childhood teachers are also sought after in the international school network.
This field also offers membership, work and networking possibilities in a range of peak organisations, ranging from publications to projects and consultations.
As a trained teacher, you have the opportunity to work as:
an early childhood teacher
a kindergarten teacher
an early learning centre manager
a pre-prep teacher
a preschool field officer.
All our early childhood qualifications are accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
