OVERVIEW
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Shape young minds with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Learn to nurture children’s curiosity and help them grow into the best version of themselves in this innovative program. Develop your skills alongside inspiring and experienced teachers who are committed to helping you thrive in your studies. Gain practical experience from the start with our flagship early childhood room on campus and built-in placements across childcare and kindergarten settings.
Approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), graduates can find rewarding employment as childcare educators and kindergarten teachers for three and four-year-olds.
Study with established experts
Melbourne Polytechnic's range of childhood education courses mean that your teachers have knowledge and experience that you can draw from to thrive and excel in the course of your studies.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Where will the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education take me?
Your degree is recognised by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). You may be eligible to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an early childhood teacher. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements.
- Early Childhood Educator
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
Units of Study
Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at Melbourne Polytechnic are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part-time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less.
