Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 4.0F/P
Campus: Hawthorn (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: A$36,300 (2027-28)
Home Tuition: A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Early years graduates work in nurseries, reception classes, children's centres and family support services, qualifying as Early Years Teachers or practitioners with pathways into leadership, SENCO and children's services roles.

Summary based on information from the university.

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Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 45,354
Staff Ratio: 17.0:1
International: 36.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 73.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$36,300; per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition: A$4,908; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates English language proficiency All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
To view Swinburne's English language requirements for Education courses, click here.
Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course.
ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 65.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer.
Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in English Language, Health and Human Development, Literature, any LOTE, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in English Language, Health and Human Development, Literature, any LOTE, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 15 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates English language proficiency All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
To view Swinburne's English language requirements for Education courses, click here.
Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course.
ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 65.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer.
Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in English Language, Health and Human Development, Literature, any LOTE, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in English Language, Health and Human Development, Literature, any LOTE, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 15 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with Higher Education study English language proficiency All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
To view Swinburne's English language requirements for Education courses, click here.
Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course.
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course.
Applicants whose incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies were undertaken within the last seven years will also be considered.
Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with VET study English language proficiency All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
To view Swinburne's English language requirements for Education courses, click here.
Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course.
Applicants with complete and/or incomplete post-secondary studies at the VET level within the last seven years will be also considered.
Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience English language proficiency All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
To view Swinburne's English language requirements for Education courses, click here.
Educational history An applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years will be considered for entry into this course.
Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website | Current Year 12 graduates Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Recent Year 12 graduates Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with Higher Education study Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with VET study Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with work and life experience Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language.
Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 45,354; Total students
Staff Ratio: 17:1; Students per staff
International Students: 36%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.8/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture

Student Life & City (indicative)

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students45,354

Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1

International Students36%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 73%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)