Bachelor of
Early Childhood Education
(Accelerated Pathway)
Australian Qualifications Framework: Level 7
Convert your Diploma to a Bachelor’s degree in just two years.
Our Bachelor of Early Childhood Education fast-track pathway is designed for eligible domestic students who are Diploma-qualified early childhood educators working in early childhood education and care settings and aspiring to become Early Childhood Teachers. See Entry and Eligibility Criteria. This pathway allows students to earn their qualification by completing 16 subjects over two years.
Building on your Diploma qualification and industry experience, you will deepen your understanding of how play supports young children’s learning in literacy, numeracy, mathematics, science, technology, visual and media arts, music, and STEM. You will also develop expertise in curriculum approaches and teaching strategies; documentation, planning, and assessment; inclusion and Indigenous perspectives; educational leadership; service management; and early childhood education research.
Grounded in educational theory and contemporary practice, this pathway will equip you to design curricula that foster children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
This qualification is FEE-HELP approved for eligible applicants.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is recognised by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), qualifying graduates as Early Childhood Teachers under the National Quality Framework. Graduates may be eligible for teacher accreditation recognition via their relevant state regulatory authority.
Key Information
| Award | Bachelor of Early Childhood Education |
| Duration | 2 Years Full Time |
| Study Mode | Online Learning |
| Course Fees | Domestic (FEE-HELP available) |
Benefits of our Accelerated Program
Flexible Learning
Take control of your learning journey with our flexible online program. We offer a unique mix of live, engaging evening sessions and pre-recorded lectures, empowering you to study without sacrificing your current responsibilities.
Fast-Track Your Studies
Maximise your educational investment with our accelerated program. Eligible students can receive credit for up to 16 subjects and complete the Bachelor in just 2 years. Upon successful completion of this program graduates will become a qualified early childhood teacher.
Work-Based Placements
Seamlessly integrate your studies with your career. If your workplace meets course accreditation standards, you can complete your professional placement right where you work. Gain valuable experience and maintain your current position while you learn.
In addition to the Entry Requirements for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, students must satisfy the following eligibility criteria to be admitted into the accelerated pathway.
- Available to Domestic/Permanent Resident/All temporary visa’s (excluding subclass 500) only.
- Must hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) approved/recognised by ACECQA.
- Must be currently working in an early childhood service, plus have a minimum of one year work experience or equivalent in an early childhood setting.
Complete our application form
Visit our Apply Now page and submit an enquiry. You will then be directed to our online application form. Please complete this form and provide all necessary documents and information. After reviewing and processing your application our team will provide you with an outcome.
Documents Required:
- Copy of your Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) certificate and transcripts
- Statement of Service/Letter of Employment to validate one-year full-time work experience (or part-time equivalent) in an early childhood education and care setting.
- Employment contract to validate current work arrangements in an early childhood education and care setting
Provide a Teaching Statement
Applicants must submit a 600-word statement outlining their reasons for wanting to become an early childhood teacher. You may also be asked to participate in an informal interview with an Ikon representative.
COURSE STRUCTURE
This accelerated program grants students 16 units of credit toward our 32-unit Bachelor of Early Childhood Education degree, requiring them to complete only 16 units over 2 years (6 trimesters). Delivered through a flexible online format, the course combines recorded lectures, interactive activities, discussion forums, and live synchronous classes. These live online lectures take place one evening per week from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Students will complete 2–3 subjects per trimester and undertake 60 days of professional placement within their workplace.
Where possible, assessments are designed to enhance quality pedagogy and professional practice in the workplace.
SUBJECTS
SUBJECTS REQUIRED FOR STUDY
SUBJECTS CREDITED
Trimester 1:
ETCH206 Development, Assessment and Planning (0-3 years)
ECUR207 Curriculum Approaches and Teaching Strategies
Trimester 2:
PLAC908 Professional Experience 2 (0-3 years) (30 days)
ECUR301 Language and Literacy in the Early Years
ECUR302 Mathematics in the Early Years
Trimester 3:
ECUR303 Digital Technology and Media in the Early Years
ETCH305 Teaching Curriculum: Science and Engineering
ETCH306 Teaching Curriculum: Music, Dance and Drama
Trimester 4:
ETCH307 Teaching Curriculum: Art
EPRO401 Inclusive Perspectives in Early Childhood
ECUR402 Contemporary Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Trimester 5:
ECUR403 Indigenous Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
ELDR405 Educational Leadership
ELDR406 Leadership and Service Management
Trimester 6:
ELDR407 Researching in Early Childhood Education
PLAC910 Professional Experience 4 (3-5 years) (30 Days)
EPRO101 Professional Practice
ECUR102 Exploring Play and Documentation
EDEV103 Holistic Child Development
EPRO104 Diversity and Equity
EPRO105 Safety, Health and Wellbeing
ETCH106 Development, Assessment and Planning (3-5 Years)
ETCH107 Exploring Creativity
PLAC907 Professional Experience 1 (3-5 years)
EPRO201 Theoretical Perspectives and Pedagogy
EDEV202 Understanding and Supporting Exceptionality
ETCH203 Understanding and Guiding Behaviour
EPRO204 Working with Families and Communities
ETCH205 Sustainability Perspectives in the Early Years
ETCH304 Teaching Curriculum: Literacy and Numeracy
EPRO404 Advocacy and Social Justice in Early Childhood Education
PLAC909 Professional Experience 3 (3 – 5 years)