Help give children their best start in life. The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) qualifies you to teach children from their birth up to the age of 12. It equips you to inspire and help them develop lifelong learning skills within inclusive environments that encourage and nurture diversity.
You'll choose a specialist teaching area from English, maths, or religious education and your professional experience placements will be conducted in both early childhood and primary education settings. You may also have an opportunity to complete a community engagement unit overseas where you will spend time with local communities and experience an international classroom.
If you choose religious education as your specialist teaching area, you will be eligible to teach in Catholic and other faith-based schools.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
early years education
primary school education
policy development
community centre education
private colleges
inclusive education settings
education and training roles in other sectors - e.g. zoos
correction facilities for youth or adults
research
special education
Further study
ACU offers further opportunities to advance your education career. Master of Education/Graduate Certificate in Education: Enhances career advancement opportunities for teachers and other professionals engaged in lead educational roles such as education.