Course Overview
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
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
Assessment
How to apply
Apply Via Agent
Holmesglen recommends international students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Student (GS) requirements for International students. Further information of the GS requirement is available at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
To find out more, visit How to Apply for International Students.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact our International Centre:
T: 03 9564 1703
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
Industry Connections
Fees
| Tuition fees GST exempt | Cost |
|---|---|
| International Fee | $21,100 Per Year |
| Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | Cost |
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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
An additional administration fee may apply where the application is submitted directly to Holmesglen and not through a Holmesglen-approved education agent.
<a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/international-student-study/international-fees-and-funding" title="View detailed information on fees, payments and refunds">View detailed information on fees, payments and refunds here.</a>
Tuition Fee Protection Service
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study for which tuition fees are paid. <a title="Tuition Protection Service" href="https://www.education.gov.au/tps" target="_blank">Read more about the TPS</a>
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Holmesglen's Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is a three-year, full-time higher education degree that prepares international students for professional work as early childhood teachers through academic study, practical learning and professional placements.
International students can study the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Holmesglen's Glen Waverley campus in Melbourne, Victoria.
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education takes three years of full-time study for international students.
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, information 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 international students opportunities to apply their learning and develop practical teaching skills in early childhood education settings.
Career opportunities may include becoming an early childhood teacher, kindergarten teacher, educational or curriculum leader, and roles in early childhood education services. Some senior or leadership positions may require relevant professional experience.
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. Find out more on our advanced standing and credits page.
International students can apply through an accredited education agent. For more information, see How to apply – international students.
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