Inspire the next generation with a Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary)

Become the teacher you always wanted and transform lives from inside the classroom with this rewarding degree. Grow your skills through a mix of on-campus learning and 120 days of real-world placements in childcare, kindergarten and primary school settings. Learn from supportive and encouraging academics while applying your knowledge in our unique on-site early childhood room. Our Bachelor of Education has an incredible success rate with all graduates from last year now employed in the education sector. This qualification will qualify you to apply for dual registration as a Kindergarten and Primary teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

Purposeful and authentic learning

Melbourne Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary) focuses on the early years of learning and teaching from preschool through to primary school. We have a strong emphasis on experiential and applied learning approaches, encouraging authentic engagement from students, teachers and lecturers alike. You will participate in a holistic and integrated program through a mix of on-campus learning in Melbourne Polytechnic’s dedicated early childhood education facilities.

Your professional placement includes an embedded practical component of 120 days placement in child care, kindergarten and primary school settings. Our experienced academics are experts in their field and will focus on supporting you to develop and share your own professional voice and practice.

With a strong employment success rate, this course is approved by both the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and the VIT.

Personal Attributes and Selection

The Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary) has designed selection criteria and an interview process to ensure that applicants can clearly demonstrate both academic and non-academic competencies needed for effective teacher practice. The Bachelor of Education selection processes are in accordance with the VSF and take into consideration both academic and non-academic attributes. The program is committed to assessing an applicant’s whole of study experience, life experience and aptitude for teaching and learning.

The one on one interview with an academic within the program will assess a candidates personal attributes.

These attributes include motivation to teach, strong interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, resilience, self-efficacy, conscientiousness, organisational and planning skills. For further information on the VSF please visit the Victorian Institute of Teaching website.