This degree offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by laying the foundations for lifelong learning with children from birth to five years, before they start their schooling journey.
2026 is the first year this course will be offered to all international students. 2025 the course will only be offered to international students who completed a relevant diploma.
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.
Studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) allows you to profoundly influence young minds during their most critical developmental stages, fostering a love for learning and curiosity that lasts a lifetime. By shaping the foundational experiences of children, you play a pivotal role in their emotional, social, and cognitive growth, setting them up for future success.
Studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) allows you to profoundly influence young minds during their most critical developmental stages, fostering a love for learning and curiosity that lasts a lifetime. By shaping the foundational experiences of children, you play a pivotal role in their emotional, social, and cognitive growth, setting them up for future success.
Studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) allows you to profoundly influence young minds during their most critical developmental stages, fostering a love for learning and curiosity that lasts a lifetime. By shaping the foundational experiences of children, you play a pivotal role in their emotional, social, and cognitive growth, setting them up for future success.
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) is open to international students from 2026. If you want to start in 2025, check out QUT's Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) course, which prepares you to teach up to year 3 in primary schools as well as in early childhood settings.
Establish the groundwork for lifelong growth and well-being by studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five). This course is designed for those motivated to become an early childhood teacher in early childhood education and care settings.
Those that already hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or an equivalent qualification) and have at least two years of work experience in early childhood education and care are eligible to complete their degree in as little as 1.5 years.
This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a profound impact in an evolving field, where QUT has been preparing specialist early childhood teachers for more than 100 years, and our graduates are known for their early childhood expertise.
This degree will help you develop skills, such as policy development, engagement in education and training, delivery of learning programs and advocacy work in other child and family contexts. Upon completion, you will hold a professional early childhood teacher qualification, setting you up for a rewarding career in early childhood education and care settings. If you’re interested in teaching in ECEC settings as well as prep to year 3 in primary schools, then study QUT’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).
This degree also provides a pathway to further qualifications and career opportunities in education. Graduates from the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education who later wish to teach in schools will be eligible for entry into the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary programs).
Lay down the foundation for lifelong development and well-being by studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five).
This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a profound impact in an evolving field, where QUT has been preparing specialist early childhood teachers for more than 100 years, and our graduates are known for their early childhood expertise.
This degree will help you develop skills such as policy development, engagement in education and training, delivery of learning programs and advocacy work in other child and family contexts. Upon completion, you will hold a professional early childhood teacher qualification, setting you up for a rewarding career in early childhood education and care settings.
If you’re interested in teaching in ECEC settings as well as prep to year 3 in primary schools, then study QUT’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).
This degree also provides a pathway to further qualifications and career opportunities in education. Graduates from the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education who later wish to teach in schools may be eligible for entry into the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary programs).
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) requires a total of 81 days of professional experience. This is made up of:
There is opportunity to complete one professional experience placement and all work integrated learning projects at your current place of employment, provided the setting meets agreed conditions to ensure the quality and integrity of supervised professional experience.
Through these professional experience placements, you will connect theory, research and practice and expand your professional knowledge and skills to support and extend children's learning while also learning about the role of teachers as leaders in creating and sustaining effective environments for collaboration and teamwork. Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to push boundaries, be curious and innovate, learning dispositions that you will in turn foster in the children you teach.
Recognising the impact of the early years on children's learning, development and wellbeing, there is growing demand for degree-qualified early childhood teachers to teach in prior-to-school early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across Australia and overseas. This degree is your opportunity to be in demand and make a difference to the lives of children aged birth to five years before they begin their schooling journey.
As part of this course, you will;
On completion of this degree, students will be able to:
Upon graduating from this course, you will hold a professional early childhood teacher qualification that is recognised nationally by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
This course will not lead to primary or secondary teacher registration. Students looking to attain accreditation to teach in primary schools may also consider the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Bachelor of Education (Primary) courses. Alternatively, graduates can apply for entry into the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and Master of Teaching (Primary) programs.
Students undertake 288 credit points comprising:
Students entering with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education with at least 2 years of work experience will receive 144cp of Advanced Standing, including 24cp of Advanced Standing for QUT You.
Students undertake 288 credit points comprising:
Students entering with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education with at least 2 years of work experience will receive 144cp of Advanced Standing, including 24cp of Advanced Standing for QUT You.
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
2026 is the first year this course will be offered to all international students. 2025 the course will only be offered to international students who completed a relevant diploma.
2026 is the first year this course will be offered to all international students. 2025 the course will only be offered to international students who completed a relevant diploma.
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
You must have:
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.
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.
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.
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
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
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2024 information is not available.
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
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.
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.
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.
You must have:
This course will be open to applicants from all backgrounds.
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 | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | |
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | 6 |
| Reading | 6 |
| Writing | 6 |
| Speaking | 6 |
|
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. | |
| Overall | 176 |
| Listening | 169 |
| Reading | 169 |
| Writing | 169 |
| Speaking | 169 |
| PTE Academic | |
| Overall | 58 |
| Listening | 50 |
| Reading | 50 |
| Writing | 50 |
| Speaking | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | |
| Overall | 79 |
| Listening | 16 |
| Reading | 16 |
| Writing | 21 |
| Speaking | 18 |
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
Cambridge English Score
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 | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
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.
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.
2026: Fee available from October
2026: Fee available from July
2025: CSP $5,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025: $36,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
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You'll need to know this course's QTAC code when you apply through QTAC.
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Follow our step-by-step applying guide to make sure your application is complete, giving you the best chance of getting in.
If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 or mba@qut.edu.au
If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 (Brisbane),
(02) 6198 3098 (Canberra), emba@qut.edu.au
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