{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Bachelor of Early Childhood Education", "advertisedTitle": "Bachelor of Early Childhood Education", "totalCreditPoints": 480, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Online", "deliveryModeCode": "OP", "deliveryModeDescription": "Online plus placement/intensive", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"180":["Diploma of Early Childhood Education"],"240":["Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education"]} }, "startDates": "LTU Term 2 (March 2026), LTU Term 4 (July 2026)", "duration": "2.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent; 2 years accelerated", "prerequisite": "Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details", "courseDescription": "<p>If you're an early childhood educator, La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education allows you to upgrade your qualification and take the next step in your career. <\/p><p>Enjoy flexible learning that&#39;s designed to fit around your work and personal commitments. The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is delivered entirely online, using virtual classrooms and meeting spaces; video and webinars; online learning modules and mobile learning apps.<\/p><p>This four-year degree includes 180 credit points of advanced standing for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, as well as relevant work experience. You'll complete a further 300 credit points to gain the Bachelor's qualification.<\/p><p>Build your skills and experience through supervised work-based learning (WBL) placements. You can also nominate to complete the WBL component in your place of employment, subject to the centre meeting the supervision requirements.<\/p><p>Graduate ready to build your career in learning centres, kindergartens, preschools or early intervention programs.<\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": false, "ineligibleMsg": "Applicants within this cohort are not eligible to apply for this course.", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Applicants must have a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification. It is expected that applicants will be working in the field of early learning. Students will be required to provide evidence of a minimum of 3 months full time work experience within the industry.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Applicants must have a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification. It is expected that applicants will be working in the field of early learning. Students will be required to provide evidence of a minimum of 3 months full time work experience within the industry.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": false, "ineligibleMsg": "Applicants within this cohort are not eligible to apply for this course.", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><p>180 Credit Points of Advanced Standing is granted for completion of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or approved equivalent (for the first 1.5 years of this course). A further 300 credit points of study is taken over 2.5 years or 2 years for students completing the accelerated study plan.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab4\" id=\"tab4trigger\" >Year 4<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab4\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab4trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 4 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>75 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 1 credit<\/td> <td> LTU1YLC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 1 credit<\/td> <td> LTU1YLC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 1 credit<\/td> <td> LTU1YLC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 1 credit<\/td> <td> LTU1YLC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 1 credit<\/td> <td> LTU1YLC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 1 credit<\/td> <td> LTU1YLC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 1 credit<\/td> <td> LTU1YLC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 1 credit<\/td> <td> LTU1YLC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1CDL\" target=\"_blank\">21ST CENTURY DIGITAL LEARNERS<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1CDL<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1HPC\" target=\"_blank\">HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHIES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1HPC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU2LLC\" target=\"_blank\">LANGUAGE, LITERACIES AND COMMUNICATION<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU2LLC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU2ULD\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING CULTURALLY DIVERSE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU2ULD<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 2 credit<\/td> <td> LTU2YLC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 2 credit<\/td> <td> LTU2YLC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 2 credit<\/td> <td> LTU2YLC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td>Year level 2 credit<\/td> <td> LTU2YLC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU3ARE\" target=\"_blank\">ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU3ARE<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU3CAA\" target=\"_blank\">CHILDREN AND THE ARTS<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU3CAA<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU3CAT\" target=\"_blank\">CONNECTIONS AND TRANSITIONS: 3-5 YEAR OLD PLACEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU3CAT<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU3CC\" target=\"_blank\">EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU3CC<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU3ELM\" target=\"_blank\">EARLY YEARS LITERACY AND NUMERACY<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU3ELM<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU3ONP\" target=\"_blank\">OUTDOOR AND NATURE PLAY<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU3ONP<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU3EST\" target=\"_blank\">TEACHING EARLY YEARS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU3EST<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU3TIL\" target=\"_blank\">TEACHING INDIGENOUS LEARNERS<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU3TIL<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU4EI\" target=\"_blank\">EARLY INCLUSIONS<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU4EI<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU4GEP\" target=\"_blank\">GLOBAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU4GEP<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU4LAM\" target=\"_blank\">LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU4LAM<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU4LDD\" target=\"_blank\">LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND ABILITIES<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU4LDD<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU4TR1\" target=\"_blank\">TEACHER AS A RESEARCHER 1 - RESEARCH METHOD<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU4TR1<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU4MLM\" target=\"_blank\">MULTIMODAL LITERACIES AND MATHEMATICS<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU4MLM<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU4TR2\" target=\"_blank\">TEACHER AS RESEARCHER 2: RESEARCH PROJECT<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU4TR2<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU4WBL\" target=\"_blank\">WORK-BASED LEARNING<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU4WBL<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Office of the Provost Placements and WBL Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/EBECEO\" target='_blank'>Online<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Critically analyse research, policies and theories and apply to early childhood education practices<\/li><li>Apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills relevant to early childhood education<\/li><li>Create dynamic programs and practices which reflect the diversity of complex early childhood education settings<\/li><li>Engage with contemporary issues to generate equitable and sustainable practices<\/li><li>Engage actively as ethical and professional agents of change<\/li><li>Apply relevant information and communication technologies to create innovative practices<\/li><li>Generate and apply inquiry based research to enhance learning<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Graduates will be well placed to find work in early learning centres, kindergartens, preschools and early intervention programs.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is approved by the Australian Children&#39;s Education &amp; Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education may be eligible to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an early childhood teacher. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $4,738 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. 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