Our Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five Years) is an innovative and rigorous program that prepares you for continued engagement in the early childhood profession. Striking a balance between practical skills and theory, the course develops your understanding of the importance of the early years of a child's life and the crucial role a teacher plays during this time.

 

A dedicated academic community

Learn from academics who have made substantial contributions to early childhood research and curriculum development over many years.

 

Convenient online study

Available for full-time or part-time study, this course is designed and delivered online. This means you can upgrade your early childhood qualifications while continuing to work in your early childhood service.

 

Quality learning support

Benefit from the personalised support and academic assistance Charles Sturt University offers, including small tutorial groups and continual contact with your subject coordinator throughout work placements.

 

Gain a well-rounded knowledge

Develop a critical understanding of a range of theories used in early childhood education and how to apply these within a birth-to-five-years context. you'll also gain leadership skills and be able to collaborate effectively with other colleagues and teaching professionals.

 

Practical experiences

Professional placements are a key part of this teaching degree and are undertaken in a combination of out-of-workplace placements and work-integrated learning. The professional experience program allows students to transition from exploring the complexity of relationships within early childhood education, to increasingly taking responsibility for pedagogical leadership within the 0-2 and 3-5 years age groups, to applying leadership for sustainable futures within the early childhood setting.

 

Accelerated and flexible

We understand your circumstances can change. Offered over three sessions you can start anytime through the year, accelerate your degree and complete in 18 months of full time study, or slow down to suit your individual circumstances.

 

Flexible placement opportunities

The 80-day practical component of the degree is an ACECQA accreditation program requirement. The placement days are completed across the degree as a combination of in-workplace and out-of-workplace experiences. Depending on your work experience in early childhood education, you may also be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for 20 days of placement.     

 

Professional Accreditation

This course is professionally accredited by -

• Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)