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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Course Code BECE26

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 6 years
  • Full Time
  • 3 years
Delivery
  • Mixed Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Glen Waverley

This course is not available for International Students

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Holmesglen prepares you for a professional career teaching and supporting young children in early childhood education settings.<p><p>Delivered at our <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/about-us/campuses/glen-waverley">Glen Waverley campus in Melbourne</a>, this three-year degree combines academic study with practical learning and industry-focused teaching. You will develop skills in child development, learning through play, literacy and numeracy, inclusive education, curriculum planning, leadership and professional practice.</p><p><p>Professional placements are an important part of the course. Holmesglen will arrange your required placements with suitable early childhood education and care services, giving you practical experience in real workplace settings.</p><p><p>You will also learn in Holmesglen's purpose-built simulation and observation facilities, where you can practise professional skills in environments designed to reflect real early childhood settings.</p>

Victorian Government scholarship

You may be eligible for up to $25,000

Eligible students studying the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education may receive up to $25,000 (pre-tax) through the Victorian Government's Early Childhood Scholarships Program.

To apply, you must first be accepted into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Holmesglen and meet the Victorian Government's scholarship eligibility requirements.

Once accepted, you can apply for the Victorian Government scholarship.     

Career Opportunities

  • Early Childhood Teacher in long day care centres, kindergartens, and early learning centres
  • Educational Leader or Curriculum Leader, guiding teaching practices and program development
  • Centre Coordinator or Director (with experience), managing service operations and staff
  • Advisor or Policy Officer within local government or education departments
  • Roles in community-based, not-for-profit, and privately operated early childhood services
  • Positions in school-based early learning centres

Pathway to further studies

  • Graduates of Holmesglen's Bachelor of Early Childhood Education may apply to study a postgraduate degree at a range of universities.

Studying the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Holmesglen

At Holmesglen's <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/about-us/campuses/glen-waverley">Glen Waverley campus</a>, you'll combine academic study with practical learning through professional placements and innovative simulation experiences. The course is designed to help you develop the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills needed to support children's learning, development and wellbeing in diverse early childhood settings.<p>Students have access to a purpose-built simulation and observation room with specialist facilities and equipment that replicate real early childhood environments, providing valuable opportunities to apply theory in practice. You'll also benefit from <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/library">library services</a>, digital learning resources, online collaboration tools and learning platforms that support academic success, digital literacy and professional communication skills throughout your studies.

Entry Requirements

<strong>Domestic Students with Prior Higher Education Study</strong><br>Applicants who have previously commenced or completed subjects within a higher education course, at a university or non-university higher education provider, either recently or in the past, are encouraged to apply. Applicants transferring from another education provider, or those seeking to change to the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Holmesglen, may apply for advanced standing.<p>Applications are assessed on an individual basis, with credit granted for subjects where equivalency in content and learning outcomes can be demonstrated in relation to the degree.<p><strong>Domestic Students with Prior VET Study</strong><br>Applicants who have completed an Australian VET Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from any Australian Registered Training Organisation will be considered for entry.<p>Applicants who have completed the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may be eligible for advanced standing with credit. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Course Leader.<p><strong>Domestic Students with Work and Life Experience</strong><br>Applicants with relevant work and life experience who completed secondary education more than two years prior to applying, and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since, are encouraged to apply.<p>Relevant experience may include a combination of mature-age entry, employment or professional experience, community involvement, or other life experiences that demonstrate a minimum of five years' work experience in the early childhood profession, a related occupation, or the capacity to successfully undertake higher education.<br>This may also include participation in non-formal learning activities that support academic readiness or are relevant to the study of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.<br><strong>Domestic Recent Secondary Students</strong><p>Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose eligibility is based on the completion of VCE (or equivalent) within the current year or the previous two years.<br>Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:<br>• Units 3 and 4 in English other than EAL with a study score of at least 25<br>• English as an Additional Language (EAL) with a study score of at least 30<br>• A study score of at least 25 in any VCE (or equivalent) Mathematics subject<br>• Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), with a minimum score of 150 in both STAT Multiple Choice and STAT Written English<p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong><br>All applicants must:<br>• Be at least 17 years of age at the time of course commencement<br>• Hold a current Working with Children Check<br>• Hold a current Police Record Check<p>Prior to enrolment, applicants are also required to:<br>• Complete a literacy and numeracy assessment<br>• Attend an interview<br>• Provide certified copies of relevant qualifications and supporting documentation<p>The literacy and numeracy assessment assists in identifying any learning support needs. Academic records, qualifications and relevant experience will be considered as part of the selection process.
<strong>Advanced standing</strong><br>You may be able to reduce the number of units you need to study based on relevant skills gained through previous study, work or life experience.<br><a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/enrolment/advanced-standing-and-credits"><strong>Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.</strong></a>

Advanced standing

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.

Course Structure

TimeTable

The course consists of 24 core subjects of 6 credit points each (144 credit points in total). As a full time student, you will be enrolled in 8 subjects per year.
Unit code Unit name Credit points
EEC1101 Developing Family and Community Partnerships 6
EEC1102 Child Observation and Assessment 6
EEC1103 Learning and Development in Young Children 6
BHE101 Academic and Professional Communications 6
EEC1104 Creative Arts 6
EEC1106 Legal and Ethical Practice 6
EEC1107 Children’s Health and Safety 6
EEC1105 Music and Performing Arts 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
EEC2101 Positive Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education 6
EEC2102 Language and Literacy 6
EEC2103 Diversity and Difference in Early Childhood Education 6
EEC2104 Professional Practice: Early Childhood Learning and Intentional Teaching 6
EEC2105 Learning Through Play 6
EEC2106 Physical Development and Movement 6
EEC2107 Numeracy 6
EEC2108 Professional Practice: Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
EEC3101 Early Literacy Development 6
EEC3102 Trauma-informed Practice and Wellbeing 6
EEC3103 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives 6
EEC3104 Professional Practice: Early Childhood Learning and Teaching 6
EEC3105 Transitions and Continuity of Learning 6
EEC3106 Science and Technology 6
EEC3107 Learners with Additional Needs 6
EEC3108 Professional Practice: Leadership, Management and Advocacy 6

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.<p>For details of credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessments, pre-requisites, co-requisites, <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/higher-education/curriculum-map/BECE-Course-curriculum-map.pdf">download the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education summary (PDF - 305kb)</a>.<p>For details of fees per unit, <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/higher-education/tuition-fee/BECE_Individual-subject-fees.pdf">download the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Full fee 2026 (PDF-179kb) </a>.<p>For details of fees per unit for Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students, <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/higher-education/tuition-fee/BECE-Individual-subject-fees-CSP.pdf"> download the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education 2026 tuition fees (PDF- 181kb)</a>.

How to apply

Direct

Click the ‘apply’ button below to start your application. Our Holmesglen team will reach out to discuss your study options and pre-training requirements.

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Visit How to Apply for more information on the application process.

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On successful completion, you'll receive the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. This is an <a href="https://www.acecqa.gov.au/">ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification</a> that meets <a href="https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/">Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)</a> Early Childhood Teacher registration requirements.

Industry Connections

Fees

You could be eligible for up to $25,000

Victorian Government Early Childhood Scholarships may provide eligible students with financial support while studying the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.

View scholarship eligibility and application details →

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Commonwealth Supported Place $4,738 Per Year
Full Fee $20,636 Per Year
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost

Higher Education Loans Program (HELP) is available to eligible students to pay for tuition fees for this course. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/higher-education-loans" title="Loans for higher education">Read more about HELP</a>. <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/how-to-pay-for-your-course" title="How to pay for your course">Find out more about paying for your course</a>. Mandatory materials and activities fees, and additional course costs are not covered by HELP Loans.

 

All fees are indicative only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and charges annually. You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.

Additional Course Cost

There are no additional costs associated with the course.

Tuition Assurance Requirements

Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Holmesglen Institute must meet tuition assurance requirements for persons, other than overseas students, who are enrolled in the higher education courses we offer in the event we cease to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Holmesglen's Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is a higher education degree (which can be studied full or part time) that prepares students for professional work as early childhood tachers through academic study, practical learning and professional placements.

Holmesglen delivers the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at its Glen Waverley campus in Melbourne, Victoria.

The course takes three years of full-time study. A part-time study option of up to six years is also available.

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education starts in March* at Holmesglen's Glen Waverley campus. *Check the course information at the top of this page for current intake dates, any changes, and application availability.

Yes. The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) lists Holmesglen's Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE26) as an approved early childhood teacher qualification.

Yes. Professional placements and professional practice subjects are included throughout the degree, giving you opportunities to apply your learning and develop practical teaching skills in early childhood education settings.

Career opportunities may include early childhood teacher, kindergarten teacher, educational or curriculum leader, centre coordinator or director with relevant experience, and more.

If you have completed the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you may be eligible for advanced standing. Credit is assessed individually based on your previous study and subject equivalency. You can find out more on our advanced standing and credits page.

You can apply directly to Holmesglen by selecting the Apply button on this page and completing the online application. Once your application has been submitted, our team will contact you about the next steps and any requirements you need to complete.

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