Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4.0F/P
- Campus
- Online
- Intl. Tuition
- A$36,624 (2027-28)
- Home Tuition
- A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
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Course Overview
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The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 35,037
- Staff Ratio
- 18.0:1
- International
- 17.0%
Career Prospects
- Employment Rate
- 81.0%
- of graduates employed
Costs & Living
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 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 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 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 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 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 | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Regional adjustments Our Access ACU scheme encourages applicants to access opportunities at ACU. There are a few ways to receive adjustment points depending on where you live or where you attended school. These are automatically applied through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre
- there is no need to apply separately. For further information, please see Adjustment factors Recommended Studies Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematics: Two units of Mathematics (any) Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 40 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 5 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Recommended Studies Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematics: Two units of Mathematics (any) Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 40 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 5 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Recommended Studies Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematics: Two units of Mathematics (any) Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Recommended Studies Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematics: Two units of Mathematics (any) Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Recommended Studies Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematics: Two units of Mathematics (any) Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Non
- Year 12 prerequisites Subject Proficiency: 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
- 35,037
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 18:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 17%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Mild coastal
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 8.0/10
- Transport
- Good (close to station or regional airport)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Total Students35,037
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students17%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10
Career & Outcomes
- Graduate Employment
- 81%
- Employed after graduation
Costs & Living Expenses
- Total Programme Cost
- A$146,496
- For full 4.0F/P
Estimated Annual Costs
Tuition (International)A$36,624per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$4,908per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page