Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Birth to Five)

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) is a four-year program focusing on the preschool years (birth to five years of age). It provides students with comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices essential for professional early childhood educators. Through work-integrated learning and practicum experiences, it offers both theoretical frameworks and practical application in early childhood teaching.

The program combines theory with practical learning: early years emphasize autonomy and foundational skills, the third year explores child development and social justice. In your fourth year, you will learn about advanced professional practice. Throughout, you will undergo 80 days of professional experience in early childhood education settings..

Graduate attributes

A graduate of Crown Institute of Higher Education will possess comprehensive knowledge in their discipline area and be able to apply that knowledge effectively in the workplace.

You will be able to identify problems and work pro-actively and creatively to develop solutions and to generate, analyse and interpret different types of information to inform and support decision-making processes.

Think logically and critically to analyse and solve problems; be independent thinkers; engage with others proactively and collaboratively for continued personal and professional development; and act ethically and with an awareness of cultural diversity.

Communicate effectively to level required at the professional level.

Modes of study and assessment

At CIHE we provide workshop-based engaged learning.

All our units involve participation in 3 hours of on-campus workshop per week for 12 weeks. Each week’s workshop will require preparation – reading, activities and online work.

All our units are supported by an online learning management system – Moodle.

We use a range of assessment tasks at CIHE to help you monitor your learning – quizzes, group work, case-studies and scenario-based activities, reports and exams.

Throughout the course, achievement of unit and course learning outcomes will be assessed through a range of formative and summative assessment activities.

Lecturers will aim to provide timely and constructive feedback to support the success of students in the achievement of learning outcomes and to acquire the necessary attributes that will distinguish them as a graduate of the Institute.

Areas of study

Key areas of study include digital play, neurological influences on learning and development, outdoor learning and nature play, and learning through play. The program also emphasizes traditional areas such as the arts, sciences, numeracy, and creativity. Students will explore theories and practices in early childhood education, focusing on professional practice through work-integrated learning and practicum experiences

Career opportunities

Early childhood teacher, early childhood consultant, palygroup facilitator, family support provider, childcare administrator, home-based service provider, before /after school care program coordinator.

Professional recognition

CIHE’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)( Birth to Five)) course is yet to be recognised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an approved early childhood qualification for Early Childhood Teachers under the National Quality Framework. CIHE has submitted an application for professional accreditation and its current status is “pending approval”.

Practical experience

Throughout the course you will undergo 80 days of professional experience in early childhood education settings.

Fees and charges

Refer to Crown Institute's fee information.