Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education focuses on birth to 8 years, and is studied via the flexible Deakin at Your Doorstep delivery mode. It uses leading-edge technology to provide access to higher education at chosen sites in regional Victoria.
Benefits
- Gain an early childhood teacher qualification while living and working in regional Victoria.
- Guaranteed pathway to Deakin University's Bachelor of Early Childhood Education after successful completion of a Diploma of Children's Services at one of the three partner TAFE institutions.
- Graduates will be eligible to apply for teacher registration in Victoria.
- Holders of a Diploma of Children's Services may upskill to a 4-years undergraduate ECE degree. The course will be offered in flexible modes for completion of 32 credit points over 9 trimesters, equivalent to 4 years study.
- Prepares you for a career in a range of early childhood educational and care roles.
- A highly specialised course in early childhood education (birth to 8 years)
Study location options
In 2014 you can study for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education under Deakin at Your Doorstep through one of our TAFE partners:
- South West Institute of TAFE (Portland)
- Chisholm Institute of TAFE (Dandenong, Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast - Wonthaggi)
- Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (Swan Hill)
- Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn
- Deakin West (Werribee)
The course presents a career pathway to upgrade qualifications in early childhood education. It is a seamless pathway program, with a guaranteed entry for graduates of a Diploma of Children's Services into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Deakin University.
How to apply
Apply directly to Deakin University:
Download the application form (PDF, 140.0 KB) and forward to:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Faculty of Arts and Education
Attention: Cheryl Finnigan
Deakin University
PO Box 423
Warrnambool Vic 3280
More information
- View the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education course summary to see entry requirements, fees and course structure.
- Contact Cheryl Finnigan:
c.finnigan@deakin.edu.au
03 5563 3087


