Bachelor of Early Childhood Education-102401A

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) (SCEI)

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:102401A
Course TypeCourse Type:Bachelor Degree
Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) (SCEI)
Priority 2 (Medium)
Places nearly full (not over-allocated)|Visa Approval Time: 4-8 weeks queuing for processing
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
  • Total Tuition Fee125,800 AUD
  • Fee Per Academic Year31,450 AUD
  • Course Duration4.0 Year (208 weeks)
  • Last Updated07-11-2025
Introduction
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is a forward-looking program that prepares graduates for employment in the pre-primary, early childhood education sector including kindergartens, preschools and early learning centres.Accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority (ACECQA) students study early childhood cognitive, social and physical development along with education theory and curriculum development in historical context. Classroom management techniques as well as skills in teaching literacy and numeracy are taught in line with national and state early learning frameworks (EYLF and VEYLDF).Industry placement units are embedded into the course providing consistent opportunities for students to implement and develop their practical skills.
Course LinkCourse Link:https://scei-he.edu.au/programs/bachelor-of-early-childhood-education/
Key Dates
2025
  • Start Date02-17

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IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Overall
6.5

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Campus:155-161 Boundary Road Campus
Address:155-161 Boundary Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051
Postcode:3051
Campus:41 Boundary Road Campus
Address:41 Boundary Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051
Postcode:3051
Campus:530-538 Victoria Street, North Melbourne, Victoria 3051 Campus
Address:530-538 Victoria Street, North Melbourne, VIC 3051
Postcode:3051
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