Early Childhood degrees

By studying early childhood education, you can teach children from birth to 8 years in an early learning setting. A primary education degree covers students from Prep to Year 6, and a secondary education degree focuses on teaching students ages 7 to 12.

If you’re unsure which degree is the right fit for you, UniSQ has various education and teaching degrees to suit your interests and career goals. 

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood: Become qualified to work as an early childhood teacher in prior to school setting and P-3 classrooms. If you have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline outside of education, a master of learning and teaching will enable you to become a registered teacher in just 18 months. 

Bachelor of Early Childhood: Gain the skills needed to thrive in the early childhood education and child care sector. When you complete a bachelor of early childhood at UniSQ, you can seamlessly enter our early childhood bachelor of education, enabling you to receive teacher registration. 

Career change:  Transform your existing degree into a rewarding teaching career and become a qualified early childhood teacher in as little as 18 months with UniSQ's Master of Learning and Teaching - Early Years.

Upskilling: Are you currently a teacher and wanting to develop your skills in early childhood education? Explore our Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care to discover how a postgraduate qualification can enhance your career. 

Alternatively, an Undergraduate Certificate of Early Childhood or an Undergraduate Certificate of Child and Family Studies, may be the right starting point for you, if you don’t want to commit to a three or four year degree.

An early childhood teaching degree is essential for those who wish to pursue a career in early childhood education or become an early childhood teacher. This degree provides the knowledge and skills necessary to teach children ages 0-8 cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. Studying for an early childhood education degree means you will gain experience in classroom management, curriculum design, working with diverse students and families, and guidance in creating a safe and nurturing learning environment.

The career opportunities in early childhood teaching are vast and varied. With a degree in early childhood teaching, you can become a preschool or daycare teacher, early intervention specialist, curriculum developer, educational administrator and more. You may also take on a leadership position, such as director of an early childhood program or supervisor for a childcare centre.

There are many job opportunities for those with an early childhood teaching degree, and you can use it as a stepping stone to higher levels of education. For instance, those with additional qualifications may also pursue a career in research or teaching at the university level. With the right qualifications and experience, you can make a difference in early childhood teaching and help shape our future generations.