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'The most beneficial part of the early childhood course, and one of my leading reasons for choosing QUT, is the emphasis on equipping students with the skills required for teaching in real-world contexts. The skills I have gained throughout my course certainly go beyond textbooks and lectures. I am a big believer that teachers are life-long learners, I hope to continue to build on the foundational knowledge gathered from my degree throughout my career in teaching.'
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) student
Bridging theory and practice
'The practical learning has been the most beneficial. Many of the education focused subjects provide you both with good knowledge of what you’re supposed to teach, teach you different pedagogies and approaches and pairs that with the longer teaching placements. I think this provides you with the best opportunities to put all those things you’ve learnt into practice and see what a real-world classroom looks and runs like.'
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) student
Real-world placement
'From the first year of my degree, I participated in a professional experience placement organised by QUT. It was a valuable opportunity to create lesson plans, observe, and interact with children. Engaging in placements prepares me for a career in teaching and enhances my skill set.'
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
The best start in life
I'm currently working as a teacher in an early years centre supporting the children in their learning and development. I get to see children when they come in as young as six months old to when they're five, and see them grow and become their own little people. Their love for learning starts young and we help support and promote that.
Highlights
- Graduates of this course can work in Queensland as an early childhood teacher in early learning centres, kindergartens, and Prep to Year 3 in primary schools.
- Gain real-world experience through diverse professional experience placements from your first year of study, organised by QUT.
- Address contemporary issues in early childhood education, including development, digital literacy, and inclusive practices.
Highlights
- Graduates of this course can work in Queensland as an early childhood teacher in early learning centres, kindergartens, and Prep to Year 3 in primary schools.
- Gain real-world experience through diverse professional experience placements from your first year of study, organised by QUT.
- Address contemporary issues in early childhood education, including development, digital literacy, and inclusive practices.
Why choose this course?
Graduates of this course are equipped to teach in early learning centres, kindergartens, and Prep to Year 3 in primary schools. This degree also opens opportunities to work across Australia and internationally.
The early years are a time of rapid growth and development. Early relationships, interactions and experiences provide the foundation for everything that follows - school, work, life. Early childhood teachers make a significant and lasting contribution to a child’s education and lifelong learning.
If you already have existing experience within early childhood education, you may be eligible to complete your studies sooner by completing the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) - Diploma Entry.
Why choose this course?
Graduates of this course are equipped to teach in early learning centres, kindergartens, and Prep to Year 3 in primary schools. This degree also opens opportunities to work across Australia and internationally.
The early years are a time of rapid growth and development. Early relationships, interactions and experiences provide the foundation for everything that follows - school, work, life. Early childhood teachers make a significant and lasting contribution to a child’s education and lifelong learning. You will be supported by specialist early childhood academics and will experience real-world opportunities that prepare you to teach in early childhood and primary schools.
Real-world learning
Your on campus learning is designed to prepare you for what comes next. Be prepared to thrive at your professional experiences, and take advantage of QUT’s education networks to explore additional opportunities to put your skills into practice.
Professional experience
From as early as your first year, you’ll complete supervised placements in classrooms, kindergartens, and early learning centres. During this course, you will be required to complete 90 days of professional experience placements.
Real-world learning
Your on campus learning is designed to prepare you for what comes next. Be prepared to thrive at your professional experiences, and take advantage of QUT’s education networks to explore additional opportunities to put your skills into practice.
Professional experience
From as early as your first year, you’ll complete supervised placements in classrooms, kindergartens, and early learning centres. You can do these in your home region, with schedules provided in advance and library resources mailed to you.
Find out more about professional experience
Apply for a Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship
The Australian Government is supporting new students looking to start teaching, by providing $40,000 for full-time Bachelor of Education students or $20,000 for full-time Master of Teaching students.
Applications for the 2026 round have now closed.
Explore this course
We will ensure you can step into your career with confidence and continue to adapt to ongoing workforce changes and future opportunities. Some key inclusions in the course are:
- Early Childhood Education: Understanding child development, curriculum and pedagogy, creating positive learning environments, and fostering inclusion and diversity.
- Professional and Community Engagement: Building relationships with parents, carers, communities, and stakeholders, developing professional identity, and incorporating global perspectives.
- Innovation and Leadership: Utilising digital technologies, entrepreneurial thinking, leadership, innovation, creativity, and focusing on evaluation, research, and resilience.
Visit the student and graduate blog to find out more about what it’s like to study education and where a QUT degree can take you.
Learn from the best
Learn from inspiring and innovative lecturers who are committed to providing a quality experience for the teachers of the future.
Find out more about learning from the best
Workplace experience
Take advantage of the practical learning opportunities we present and be equipped to take your career in any direction you choose.
Learn more about QUT’s real world learning
Real-world facilities
The Peter Coaldrake Education Precinct has five levels dedicated to world-class teaching. You can access imaginatively designed face-to-face and online interactive learning spaces, as well as study pods, community spaces, bike parking, and a garden atrium area.
We will ensure you can step into your career with confidence and continue to adapt to ongoing workforce changes and future opportunities. Some key inclusions in the course are:
- a deep understanding of early childhood learning and development
- curriculum and pedagogy knowledge and practices creating positive learning environments for young learners
- inclusion and diversity
- building positive relationships with parents, carers, communities and education stakeholders
- digital technologies
- entrepreneurial thinking and leadership
- innovation and creativity
- evaluation, research and assessment
- developing your professional identity
- global perspectives
- resilience.
Visit the student and graduate blog to find out more about what it’s like to study education and where a QUT degree can take you.
Specialisation for primary teaching
As this course qualifies you to teach to Year 3, you will undertake a primary specialisation as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership in literacy. This will enhance your skills in a national area of priority for a primary school setting.
If you want to teach only in prior-to-school early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings and gain a professional early childhood teacher qualification, then you may be interested in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five).
Careers and outcomes
Specialisation for primary teaching
This course qualifies you as an early childhood teacher to teach young children in prior-to-school settings (e.g., kindergarten) and the lower years of primary school (Prep-Year 3). As part of this degree, you will undertake a primary specialisation as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership in literacy.
You can explore a range of careers, including:
- childcare centre or kindergarten director
- education policy and program implementation
- training and development roles in private and public organisations
- education and outreach roles
- developing products for the early childhood sector
- learning designer
- entertainment industry roles
- consultancy
- education research.
If you want to teach only in prior-to-school early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings, and gain a professional early childhood teacher qualification, then you may be interested in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five).
Professional recognition
This course meets professional teaching standards for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and Queensland College of Teachers. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration. Graduates are also recognised as qualified early childhood teachers under the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority framework.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of:
- Core units - 300 credit points (25 units)
- A primary specialisation in English/Literacy - 48 credit points (4 units)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) option unit - 12 credit points (1 unit)
- QUT You - 24 credit points
Core and primary specialisation units are comprised of psychology, sociology, curriculum and professional experience units, which have compulsory practicum placement or work-integrated learning components.
This is a QUT You ‘designated’ course. It requires completion of the following specified QUT You unit: QUT002 Walking on Country as a core unit. This designated status applies to the course for the professional accreditation period (ending 31/12/2028) resulting from the 2023 application to the Queensland College of Teachers.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of:
- Core units - 300 credit points (25 units)
- A primary specialisation in English/Literacy - 48 credit points (4 units)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) option unit - 12 credit points (1 unit)
- QUT You - 24 credit points
Core and primary specialisation units are comprised of psychology, sociology, curriculum and professional experience units, which have compulsory practicum placement or work-integrated learning components.
This is a QUT You ‘designated’ course. It requires completion of the following specified QUT You unit: QUT002 Walking on Country as a core unit. This designated status applies to the course for the professional accreditation period (ending 31/12/2028) resulting from the 2023 application to the Queensland College of Teachers.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
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- Course code
- ED39
- QTAC code
- 404162
- CRICOS code
- 080481D
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- Online
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3.5-4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- The 3.5 year accelerated program is only available to full-time students commencing in the February intake
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Part-time on-campus students should note that daytime attendance is required. Some lectures and tutorials may have evening sessions.
- 4 years full-time
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Part-time on-campus students should note that daytime attendance is required. Some lectures and tutorials may have evening sessions.
- February and July
- February and July
Prerequisites
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature extension, or English as an additional language (units 3 & 4, C)
- General mathematics, mathematical methods or specialist mathematics (units 3 & 4, C)
Haven't completed the prerequisite subjects?
You may be able to meet the prerequisite requirements if you've completed equivalent subjects or by completing bridging courses.
How to meet prerequisite requirements
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care holders
If you have either:
- A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) completed within 10 years of your intended Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) commencement date; or
- A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) completed more than 10 years ago but you have at least two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience in early childhood education and care gained within 5 years of your intended Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) commencement date
you should apply for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) - Diploma Entry (QTAC code 404166).
Overseas qualifications
We will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
English language proficiency
We require students to demonstrate they can speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 or better overall with no subscore below 6.0
The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
If you intend to apply for advanced standing you can view more information and find out how to apply. If you enter the course with advanced standing you should seek advice on your course progression and the availability of units.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
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| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
88.70
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Selection rank
90.70
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
82.00
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Selection rank
82.00
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
69.15
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Selection rank
70.70
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Minimum academic requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Prerequisites
You must have passed four semesters (Units 3 & 4, C) at an Australian high school level or equivalent:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- at least one of General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Haven't completed the prerequisite subjects?
You may be able to meet the prerequisite requirements if you've completed equivalent subjects, by completing bridging courses or the QUT Foundation program.
How to meet prerequisite requirements
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Course requirements
Literacy and numeracy
You will need to successfully achieve the benchmarks on the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) to satisfy course completion requirements. Successfully achieving the literacy and numeracy benchmark is a requirement to graduate from the course. You are expected to attempt the Test in your first year of enrolment.
From 2024, the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) permits recognition of First Nations language proficiency by the relevant cultural authority as an acceptable alternative standard to LANTITE. Students who are proficient in an Australian First Nations language can use this as an alternative in place of all LANTITE requirements
Find more information about additional course costs and requirements.
Inherent requirements
There are some essential skills and abilities you'll need to perform to meet the core learning outcomes of your course or unit. They're not something you need to get into the course, but they'll be assessed throughout your course, and they'll be required for you to succeed in your career when you graduate.
Find out more about the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Education.
Course requirements
Literacy and numeracy
You will need to successfully achieve the benchmarks on the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) to satisfy course completion requirements. Successfully achieving the literacy and numeracy benchmark is a requirement to graduate from the course. You are expected to attempt the Test in your first year of enrolment.
Find more information about additional course costs and requirements.
Inherent requirements
There are some essential skills and abilities you'll need to perform to meet the core learning outcomes of your course or unit. They're not something you need to get into the course, but they'll be assessed throughout your course, and they'll be required for you to succeed in your career when you graduate.
Find out more about the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Education.
Blue card
This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $6,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $39,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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