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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Deakin University prepares students to become confident, capable educators of young children. Deakin is the only university to embed the Berry Street Education Model into its initial teaching degrees, so students graduate with practical skills to apply trauma-informed strategies that support every learner. Students also learn how to create safe, healthy and engaging learning environments while building positive classroom relationships, supported by placements. Graduates work as early childhood teachers in kindergartens, preschools and the early years of primary school.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period Trauma Informed Practice (0-credit-point compulsory unit) Science Education Lab Safety Induction (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 24 credit points of core units a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1 a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3 or above Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Compulsory 0-credit point units To be completed in the first trimester of study: Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin To be c
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
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Admissions
Year 12 completion or equivalent; ATAR as per current guide
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