Early childhood education
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Study early childhood education at Australia's #2 university for education and educational research, and put your creativity, energy and interpersonal skills to good use.
Explore your study options
Get your career off to the best start by developing skills, knowledge and networks through work experience and a practical approach to learning. Our connections to industry means you'll graduate with a well-recognised qualification that stands out to employers.
Choose an early childhood education degree that will get you work ready
Develop skills, knowledge and networks through guaranteed placements and one-on-one mentorship. Our early childhood courses focus on leadership, communication and organisational skills, providing a solid foundation for your future career.
Trauma-informed practice
Deakin is the only university in Australia to embed the Berry Street Education Model into all our initial teaching degrees. This means you’ll graduate with practical, trauma-informed strategies and skills to develop safe, healthy and engaging learning environments that build positive relationships and promote academic success.
Professional experience
Our Professional Experience Program gives you real-life teaching experience and study credit for your degree. You'll undertake at least 80 days in undergraduate study of guaranteed placements with some of our 1400 participating schools and 500 early childhood centres and build sought-after skills.
Scholarships
Deakin offers scholarships at all levels of study, supporting students from all walks of life. The Victorian Government also offers scholarships up to $25,000 to become an early childhood teacher.
Top professional roles in early childhood education
Employment in education and training is projected to grow 12.4% by 2034 according to Australia Government employment projections*, with 5,300 new jobs expected for early childhood teachers.
We’ll individually tailor your work placement, allowing you to build your network within the community and industry.
Do you already hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent and want to upskill to become an early childhood teacher? Eligible students may receive up to 8 credit points of recognition for prior learning towards the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Berry Street Education Model
Deakin is the only university in Australia to embed the Berry Street Education Model into our initial teaching degrees. You’ll graduate with practical, trauma-informed strategies equipped for today's complex classrooms.
I was able to implement what I was learning in classes at university to my placements. The fast track allowed me to finish the course a year earlier.
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education graduate
Discover the education and teaching course for you
Our education and teaching course finder tool makes it easy for you to find the right course. By answering just a few questions, the tool will provide you with the best options to match your career goals and interests.
World class teaching experiences
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable for the jobs of the future.
Study with the best
You'll be taught by industry leaders who are recognised as innovators in their fields. Many of our staff are leading researchers, actively improving the field of education in Australia and overseas.
Employment-based pathways
When you study your degree through one of Deakin’s Early childhood teaching employment-based pathways, you can complete your childcare placement in your workplace.
Flexible study options
Choose to study part- or full-time, or fast-track your studies through the accelerated course options. You can study at our Melbourne Burwood Campus or online for additional flexibility to balance work, life and study.
Want to explore more?
If you're dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in early childhood education, we'll help you get there.
How trauma-informed practice sets Deakin teaching students apart
Find out how all Deakin teaching degrees include Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) training – equipping you with trauma-informed practices that schools want and students need.
Deakin’s teaching courses: be ready to teach every learner
Deakin's teaching degrees set a new standard for excellence in graduate teachers, equipping them with digital capability and a trauma-informed toolkit for today's complex classrooms.
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*2024 Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections May 2024 to May 2034
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Got a question about our early childhood education courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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