Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must meet any additional prerequisite requirements imposed by state jurisdictions.

International applicants need to refer to the English Language Requirements section available here.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed at year 12 level, or equivalent:

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.

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You’ll also need to comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy , including the English Language Proficiency requirements.

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If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):

an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)

an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic

Overall score: 6.5. Individual score of 6.5 in all bands.

PTE Academic

58 with a minimum of 58 in all four communicative skills.

TOEFL

Internet based total of 79, with a minimum of 24 in writing, 19 in reading, 20 in listening and speaking.

C1 Advanced

A minimum score of 176 with a minimum of 176 in all tests.

ACU English Language test; or ACU EAP

B (65-74%)