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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Birth to 5
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Teach, Nurture and Support Our Youngest Leaners Imagine being the architect of a child's first learning experiences, setting the stage for their future success. With a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) at Flinders University, you'll be qualified to teach in preschools and early childhood services across Australia, with a strong focus on play-based learning, child development, and inclusive practices. Gain hands-on experience through extensive placements, and graduate ready to make a difference in a high-demand sector, empowering the next generation from their earliest years. No.1 in SA in Education & Training for learning resources, overall educational experience and teaching quality. The Good Universities Guide 2025 (undergraduate) 5 stars in Education & Training for learning resources and teaching quality. The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate) No.1 in SA in Education & Training for full-time employment, learning resources, overall educational experience, student support and teaching quality. The Good Universities Guide 2025 (postgraduate)
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Year 1: Professional experience Philosophies of early childhood Arts Pedagogies of belonging Health and physical education Partnerships
- parents and participations Play
- learning and development Year 2: Inclusive education Language development Play and development Respectful teaching Indigenous pedagogy Early literacy and numeracy Science in the early years Year 3: Reading in the early years Mathematics Pedagogies in places of early childhood Supporting children on the autism spectrum Discovering technologies Leading in early childhood settings Playing on country Professional experience
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
Direct entry is available with a guaranteed-entry ATAR of 75, or with a STAT score of 165.0, or with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (for tertiary-study entry). Applicants who don't meet this can apply through Flinders University Academy's foundation, diploma and pathway programs, or via recognised prior study and work experience assessed case by case.
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