Course

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five)

University of Canberra, Canberra · Canberra · UC - Canberra, Bruce · Arts & Social Sciences

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Key facts

Campus
UC - Canberra, Bruce · Bruce
City
Canberra, ACT
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
15 Feb 2027 · Semester 1 2027
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 36,000 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Semester 1 2027, 2027 Starts 15 February 2027 UC - Canberra, Bruce
  • Semester 2 2027, 2027 Starts 9 August 2027 UC - Canberra, Bruce

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.

Academic entry requirements

  • Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: - Year 12 ATAR of 60 or above - other Australian Qualification - work experience - overseas qualification We also offer several entry initiatives that give students the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry Additional admission requirements In addition, there is a pathway into this course for applicants who have completed an ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Credit for 8 units (24 credit points) of this course will be granted to applicants who have completed an ACECQA-accredited Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. The 24 credit points will be based upon credit being granted for: - 11990 Child Development | 3 credit points - Level 1 - 11991 Relationships in Early Childhood Education | 3 credit points - Level 1 - 11992 The Arts: Visual Arts and Media in the Early Years | 3 credit points - Level 1 - 11993 The National Quality Framework | 3 credit points - Level 1 - 11994 Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years | 3 credit points - Level 1 - 11995 Infant and toddler Learning and Care | 3 credit points - Level 1 - 11996 Planning and the Early Years Learning Framework | 3 credit points - Level 1 - 11997 Partnerships in Early Childhood Education | 3 credit points - Level 1 Students who are credited the 8 units for the Diploma will enter directly into the second year of the program. Where a student does not have a completed Diploma (ACECQA approved), NO credit will be granted. Students will be required to complete a written statement in response to questions designed to assess their suitability for the teaching profession. Responses to these questions must be deemed satisfactory for them to be admitted to this course. Students must obtain Working with Vulnerable People Registration (ACT) and/or a Working With Children Check (NSW), depending on the area(s) in which they will be undertaking professional experience placements. Assumed knowledge None.

About this course

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) is a bachelor course at University of Canberra, Canberra in Canberra, ACT. It is listed as 3 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1 2027, 2027, Semester 2 2027, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 36,000 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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Administrative details

Course code
EDB001
CRICOS
113915F

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Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.