UC Sydney Hills
Learn through play and exploration
Interested in helping young minds build a foundation for lifelong success?
Whether you’re starting your journey in early childhood education or are already employed in the field, UC’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) offers a unique teaching qualification to empower you with the skills and knowledge to progress your career in a variety of settings.
Focus on the power of learning through play and discovery and specialise in designing engaging and interactive learning experiences that make a lasting difference during the pivotal years of a child’s development. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of advocating for individuals and the early childhood sector, learning to lead with diversity and inclusion in mind.
With more real-world practice than any other course of its type, you’ll graduate industry-ready with the transferable skills to adapt to new situations and settings, increasing your confidence and employability.
Fresh approach
Enjoy a fresh approach to early education, guided by the latest research and practice.
Growing industry
Join an industry predicted to grow by 21.6% by 2026.*
* Labour Market Insights
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Approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Authority (ACECQA).
Gain extensive practical experience in a variety of school settings, guaranteeing you’re prepared with the skills to succeed in a career in early childhood education.
Learn to create engaging and interactive learning experiences, incorporating play and exploration into the curriculum.
Grow your confidence and advocate for young people, fostering a sense of trust to build a supportive network.
Learn to provide an enriching, solid educational base to set the stage for lifelong learning and academic achievement.
Experience future-focused study, created in connection with the education industry to ensure its relevancy and longevity.
Why study early childhood at UC Sydney Hills?
5-star rating
for Education graduate employment and starting salaries.
(Good Universities Guide, 2024)
Distinctive benefits
Gain more access to schools than any other teacher education course and lifelong professional development support.
Flexible study
Combine on-campus, in-school and online learning to suit you.
Build a professional network
Acquire a wide range of industry mentors and contacts.
Real-world experiences
We’ll prepare you for the workforce with hours of placements in early childhood centre settings.
Career opportunities
During this course, you’ll undertake a minimum of 80 days of practical placement across a range of early childhood education settings, allowing you the opportunity to put theory into practice to graduate job-ready, confident and industry-connected.
Director in an early childhood setting
Early childhood education leader
Early childhood teacher
Kindergarten teacher
Policy advisor
Curriculum development
According to new research, Education is considered a ‘recession-proof’ industry*. With levels of employment in early childhood education predicted to increase by 21.6% by 2026^ you’ll graduate in demand and with room to reach your potential. In response to the recent Quality Initial Education Review’s acknowledgement of a teacher shortage, the Australian Government has announced an investment of $60.6 million to support the development of accessible pathways into study and employment in the sector.
*Seek.com
^Labour Market Insights
Learn more about this course, including course information, requirements and how to apply.
Want to find out more about UC Sydney Hills? Get in touch today!
Address: 1 McDougall Lane, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Phone: (02) 9052 8900
Email: UCSydneyHills@canberra.edu.au
