Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) - Diploma Entry
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3-F or 6-P or 3-6OL
Campus
Kelvin Grove/ Online
Intl. Tuition
A$41,100 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
A$6,600 (2027-28)
Intake
February 2027
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Course Overview
**Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
- Diploma Entry** at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Early years graduates work in nurseries, reception classes, children's centres and family support services, qualifying as Early Years Teachers or practitioners with pathways into leadership, SENCO and children's services roles.
Student life (indicative)
Brisbane offers a sunny, outdoorsy student lifestyle with a rapidly growing food and arts scene, easy access to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and a relaxed, friendly pace compared to Sydney or Melbourne.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
52,423
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
18.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
78.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) - Diploma Entry
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) - Diploma Entry topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) - Diploma Entry
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- For additional information about the admissions criteria for QUT and for this course, refer to QUT's website. | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
- General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Applicant must be 16
- Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years
- Prior study | A Suitability Card is required
- refer to institution. You must successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students to graduate. There are also inherent requirements regarding essential skills and abilities. For more information, visit the QUT course website.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
52,423
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
18%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture
Student Life & City (indicative)
Brisbane offers a sunny, outdoorsy student lifestyle with a rapidly growing food and arts scene, easy access to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and a relaxed, friendly pace compared to Sydney or Melbourne.
- Brisbane offers a sunny, outdoorsy student lifestyle with a rapidly growing food and arts scene, easy access to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and a relaxed, friendly pace compared to Sydney or Melbourne.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Great café culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
78%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Early years graduates work in nurseries, reception classes, children's centres and family support services, qualifying as Early Years Teachers or practitioners with pathways into leadership, SENCO and children's services roles.
- Early years graduates work in nurseries, reception classes, children's centres and family support services, qualifying as Early Years Teachers or practitioners with pathways into leadership, SENCO and children's services roles.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Gardens Point carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.
- Like most major Australian cities, Gardens Point carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.