Box Hill Institute
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationPrepare to become an effective early childhood teacher and leader with our early childhood degree. This program equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel in teaching and pedagogy while fostering adaptability, critical thinking, and a future focused approach.
Our course is tailored for educators aiming to meet the needs of modern early childhood services. You’ll explore the philosophies, principles, and practices of early childhood teaching, including how to integrate core discipline areas - language and literacy, mathematics, the arts, science, and health and well being - into engaging, play based learning programs.
Through this program, you’ll further develop leadership and management capabilities, empowering you to lead diverse early childhood service types.
Additionally, you’ll build expertise in research methods, professional practice, project management, and effective communication.
Upon graduation, you’ll be required to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an Early Childhood Teacher, enabling you to teach across a variety of early childhood settings.
This nationally accredited program is recognised by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and meets the standards set by VIT for Early Childhood Teacher registration.
Delivery mode
Box Hill Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
You will complete 80 days of practical placement (Work Integrated Learning) in a range of early childhood settings including other than your own workplace.- 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- current Working with Children and Police Record Checks
- achieved a score of at least 25 in one of the VCE English group of studies at Units 3 and 4 OR demonstrate an equivalent literacy standard
- a score of at least 25 in a VCE mathematics unit OR have successfully completed a tertiary entrance mathematics equivalency course (TEMEC)
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education will prepare you for the following roles.
Early Childhood Educator
An Early Childhood Educator delivers educational programs for young children in a childcare facility. You might assist other childcare staff to cre...
Early Childhood Teacher
An Early Childhood Teacher educates young children in the years before they begin primary school. You might work in a childcare centre, a kindergar...
Education Support Officer
An Education Support Officer provides vital assistance to teachers and educational institutions by supporting students’ learning and development. T...
Childcare Centre Manager
A Childcare Centre Manager oversees the daily running of childcare facilities such as long day care centres, occasional care facilities or a childc...
Childcare Director
A Childcare Director coordinates the daily activities at a childcare centre. You’ll supervise a team of staff and ensure a centre meets all complia...
Family Day Care Educator
A Family Day Care Educator runs a childcare service for children from their own home. You might deliver educational programs and organise activitie...
Preschool Teacher
A Preschool Teacher nurtures and educates young children in the years before they start primary school. You might work in a preschool, childcare ce...
About Box Hill Institute
Box Hill Institute are registered to deliver professional education across the secondary, vocational education and training (VET) and higher education sectors. They offer a diverse range of courses to students, businesses and community groups.
