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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)

Ultimo Campus, New South Wales, Australia

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4.0F/8.0P
Campus
St Leonards Campus (NSW); Ultimo Campus (NSW); Nirimba Campus (NSW); Glendale Campus (NSW); Randwick Campus (NSW); Shellharbour Campus (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-02-08

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

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.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Ultimo Campus offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio
18.0:1

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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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

  • Working with Children Check (WWCC) This course requires students to complete six work placements.
  • Before students can go out on work placement, they need to get a WWCC at their own expense.
  • Students who do not have a WWCC cannot go on work placement and as such will not be able to complete course requirements. | Minimum eligibility requirements Appli c ants are required to hold, at minimum, one of the following to be considered eligible for admission: a NSW HSC* (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent OR a recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate OR a qualification from a Registered Training Organisation at Certificate IV level or above OR the completion of at least one year full-time or equivalent in a degree course at a higher education institution. * This course requires you to have achieved English at Band 4 level or higher in your HSC.
  • If you do not have Band 4 in English you may need to complete an IELTS test at your own expense and achieve a Band 6 in English to be eligible for entry to this degree.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff

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

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Ultimo Campus offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
  • Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (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.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Higher

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.