Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – University of South Australia, Adelaide

Enrolment Deadline

30 Jun 2025

Course Type

Full time, in person

Total Course Duration

36 Months lectures

Medium of Study

English

Course Overview

This industry-relevant, three-year professional degree is focused on the learning and development of children from birth to five years of age. After graduating from this degree you’ll be able to work in preschool/kindergarten, and/or childcare settings as an early childhood teacher.

Within this practical degree, you will begin teaching placements during your first six months. This focus on industry experience will continue throughout your studies, and by graduation you will have completed a minimum of 80 days of field-based placements.

You will also develop an in-depth understanding of the principles and concepts relating to early childhood development and learning, as well as leadership and advocacy in matters relating to early childhood.

This program is accredited nationally by ACECQA as an Early Childhood Teacher qualification and meets the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (the Board) requirements for the purpose of early childhood teacher registration in South Australia.

Course Detail & Modules

  • First year at PolyCampus, Colombo Sri Lanka
  • Second and third year at the University of South Australia in Adelaide, Australia

The aim of this degree is to provide you with knowledge across a range of contexts. The learning is largely practically-based, and centres heavily on the principles and concepts relating to early childhood development and learning, as well as curriculum planning for children aged from birth to five years of age. The three key components of the curriculum include:

  • curriculum studies
  • professional experience
  • education studies

Study a three-year degree that focuses on the learning and development of children from birth to five years of age.

  • This degree prepares you to work in preschool/kindergarten and/or childcare settings as an early childhood teacher.
  • Get practical experience with a minimum of 80 days of field-based placements throughout your degree starting in your first six months of study.
  • Be supported by our dedicated professional experience office who will find and manage your placements in partnership with educational sites.
  • Learn with experienced early childhood teachers in collaborative learning classes.
  • Graduate with a respected qualification, UniSA is No.1 in South Australia for Education1.
  • Study with the largest education training provider in South Australia with a history dating back to 1876.
  • 97% of our international students feel supported with their studies.

For more information on course modules during the 2nd and 3rd year, please visit the https://study.unisa.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-early-childhood-b-5-years-magill

This includes coaching for IELTS by PolyCampus and the complete handling of the student visa process

Awarding Body

NVQ Level 5:
Institutional registration number P01/1021

Sri Lankan Government Certificate.

Accredited by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka.

 

Bachelor’s Degree:
University of South Australia
CRICOS Provider No 00121B

Entry Requirements

Pass GCE Advanced Level (London or local) with 3 passes in one sitting in any stream
OR
NVQ Level 4 Qualification (Early Childhood Care and Development Teacher)
AND
Credit Pass for English Language at O/Level

Course Fees

Course registration fee: Rs 5000/-

Course fee for 1st year only at PolyCampus: Rs 575,000/- (payable in 5 installments)

Enrolment Deadline

Enrolment Deadline will be on 30th June 2025

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