Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth - 8)

Flinders University

Australia, Adelaide

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Flinders University

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

107184J

Campuses

Bedford Park

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 35,700 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth - 8)

About

Study Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth – 8)

Educate, inspire and support young minds in the fundamental early years of life and learning.

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth – 8) seeks to equip graduates with the skills to implement considered and purposeful experiences that cultivate young children’s play, learning and development in the twenty-first century. In viewing our graduate teachers and young children as strong, powerful, and rich in potential, the program delivers a sound understanding of the importance of play, early learning curriculum and pedagogies, social and emotional development and a contemporary understanding of documentation and leadership.

As an Initial Teacher Education degree, successful completion of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education enables you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
35 Enabling Educator Excellence (E3) Scholarships, valued at $5000, will be available for students commencing in 2025. Find out more.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Additional entry requirements keyboard_arrow_up

Applicants must complete a non-academic assessment task known as a Teaching Capabilities Statement as part of their application to demonstrate their motivation to teach, their strong interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, resilience, self-efficacy, and strong organisational and planning skills. This involves a short statement in response to three set questions used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession.

Applicants who select this course as a preference during the application process will be directed to a page to meet this requirement.

Visit the Teaching Capabilities Statement page for further information

Inherent requirements keyboard_arrow_up

The Australian Government has introduced the Literacy and Numeracy Test for all initial teacher education (ITE) students to ensure they have the high level of personal literacy and numeracy skills required of teachers.

The test is a national instrument designed to assess elements of an individual's literacy and numeracy skills and will be used to demonstrate that ITE graduates are in the top 30 per cent of the population for literacy and numeracy.

All students graduating from any ITE course in South Australia must have achieved the standard for both the literacy and numeracy components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) to graduate.

For further information, including registration details, please check the test administrator’s website at https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/

There are also important inherent requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of these requirements.

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English language pathways keyboard_arrow_up

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways keyboard_arrow_up

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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English Program Requirements

IELTS
overall

7.0

Writing

7.0

Speaking

7.0

Listening

7.0

Reading

7.0

Pearson
overall

Information about English language requirements

Career

Your career

Education is a fast-growing sector, with a wide variety of job opportunities and long-term career prospects. Job growth of 17.2% is projected for Early Childhood Teachers over the next five years*

Although the majority of education graduates go on to employment as educators in the public or private sector, some choose to follow other pathways.

*Source: Labour Market Information Portal, Department of Jobs and Small Business. 2020 employment projections for the five years to November 2025.

Potential occupations include:

early childhood teacher
education support officer
long day-care educator
in-home nanny
out of school hours care (OSHC) educator/director.

Potential employers include:

government, Catholic or independent schools
private industry and government settings
childcare or early learning centres
kindergartens or preschools
OSHC.

Professional accreditation/recognition

Upon successful completion you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

Graduates looking for employment in other parts of Australia and overseas may be required to meet additional conditions. Graduates can be assured that they will meet the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority employment requirements.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 35,700

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

Select your course or program

FUA English Language Program

With our Academic English program, you can improve your ability to communicate in English and the skills you need for further academic study.

FUA Foundation Studies

Recommended for successful year 11 international high school graduates looking to start their Australian education who need a preparation program for the skills needed for university study.

FUA Diplomas

Developed by Flinders academics, our diplomas tailored to your next step are ideal if you do not meet academic or English language entry requirements for entry into your Flinders University destination degree.

Wondering where you fit?

Browse our Flinders University Academy course page to discover which course is right for you.

Unsure what to choose?

Consider which study area you wish to transition into through your destination degree.

Find an agent

Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.

Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.

The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Apply online

You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Obtain certified documents

All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.

Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:

a Justice of the Peace (currently registered in Australia)
a barrister or solicitor
a police officer
an employee of Australia Post
a Flinders International staff member
an official Flinders University agent.

Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:

an Australian Embassy official or Australian Consular official
the registrar of the university that issued the transcript or parchment
a Flinders University staff member
an official Flinders University agent
a Notary Public (excluding India and Nepal).

Submit your application and documents

You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.

File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.

If you need assistance completing your application find an agent in your country.

Your application is now complete

Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.

The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.