Australia
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
ProviderSouthern Cross UniversityOur cutting-edge course draws on the Faculty of Education's leading research in early childhood education and development. Core units cover early childhood principles and practices, child development theory and application, supporting children's learning and pedagogical approaches for early childhood education. You will also investigate contemporary issues in early childhood education, leadership and management, the arts, and health and wellbeing in the early childhood environment. You will comp
- Course code
- CRICOS 110055CProgram CRICOS-110055C
- Campus
- Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga / Gold Coast / Lismore / Online campusGold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd
Course overview
Our cutting-edge course draws on the Faculty of Education's leading research in early childhood education and development. Core units cover early childhood principles and practices, child development theory and application, supporting children's learning and pedagogical approaches for early childhood education. You will also investigate contemporary issues in early childhood education, leadership and management, the arts, and health and wellbeing in the early childhood environment. You will complete 85 days of professional teaching experiences in early childhood education settings as well as 10 days in a primary school setting, enabling you to apply your theoretical knowledge in real world educational settings.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Have completed senior secondary study equivalent of Australian Year 12 or have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) at AQF diploma equivalent or higher. 2. Year-12-equivalent qualification meeting the course's indicative entry score; prerequisites and English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall 94L 23 · R 23 · W 23 · S 23
- PTE AcademicOverall 65L 58 · R 58 · W 58 · S 58
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 185L 176 · R 176 · W 176 · S 176
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 185L 176 · R 176 · W 176 · S 176
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Have completed senior secondary study equivalent of Australian Year 12 or have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) at AQF diploma equivalent or higher.
Additional entry requirement
Year-12-equivalent qualification meeting the course's indicative entry score; prerequisites and English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Gold Coast | — | — | $26,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online campus | — | — | $26,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga
PrimaryGold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd, BILINGA, QLD
Open in mapsOnline campus
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

