Melbourne Polytechnic
Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary)
Preston, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4.0F/P
Campus
Preston (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary) at Melbourne Polytechnic in Preston, Victoria, 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)
Preston offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
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 Years and Primary)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Year 12 prerequisites Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics
- Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion of any English. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or the completion of the multiple-choice component of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Humanities equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any LOTE equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English other than EAL equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 28 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Melbourne Polytechnic Equity schemes information and the Melbourne Polytechnic website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Humanities equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any LOTE equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English other than EAL equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 28 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Melbourne Polytechnic Equity schemes information and the Melbourne Polytechnic website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Applicants who do not meet prerequisites Applicants who have completed or partially completed a Bachelor or higher level qualification will be considered for admission. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Melbourne Polytechnic Equity schemes information and the Melbourne Polytechnic website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who have not completed a Year 12 must complete the STAT Multiple choice. For advice on whether you should sit the STAT, please telephone (03)9269 1390. Applicants who do not meet prerequisites Applicants who have successfully completed a Vocational Education and Training qualification may be considered for admission. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Melbourne Polytechnic Equity schemes information and the Melbourne Polytechnic website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who have not completed a Year 12 must complete the STAT Multiple choice. For advice on whether you should sit the STAT, please telephone (03)9269 1390. Work and life experience considerations Applicants who have relevant industry or life experience that informs applicant's choice of study and their confidence in their ability to undertake the study will be considered for admission if they have completed the multiple choice component of the STAT test. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Melbourne Polytechnic Equity schemes information and the Melbourne Polytechnic website | Current Year 12 graduates Interview Applicants must telephone (03) 9269 1390 to make an appointment for an interview. Bookings for interviews will remain open throughout the selection and change of preference periods. All applicants are required to complete a written task during the interview process. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students are required to undertake a Literacy and Numeracy test prior to graduating. Please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students for information about the test. Information regarding this test will be available at the interview. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Recent Year 12 graduates Interview Applicants must telephone (03) 9269 1390 to make an appointment for an interview. Bookings for interviews will remain open throughout the selection and change of preference periods. All applicants are required to complete a written task during the interview process. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students are required to undertake a Literacy and Numeracy test prior to graduating. Please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students for information about the test. Information regarding this test will be available at the interview. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with Higher Education study Interview Applicants must telephone (03) 9269 1390 to make an appointment for an interview. Bookings for interviews will remain open throughout the selection and change of preference periods. All applicants are required to complete a written task during the interview process. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students are required to undertake a Literacy and Numeracy test prior to graduating. Please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students for information about the test. Information regarding this test will be available at the interview. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with VET study Interview Applicants must telephone (03) 9269 1390 to make an appointment for an interview. Bookings for interviews will remain open throughout the selection and change of preference periods. All applicants are required to complete a written task during the interview process. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students are required to undertake a Literacy and Numeracy test prior to graduating. Please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students for information about the test. Information regarding this test will be available at the interview. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with work and life experience Interview Applicants must telephone (03) 9269 1390 to make an appointment for an interview. Bookings for interviews will remain open throughout the selection and change of preference periods. All applicants are required to complete a written task during the interview process. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Students are required to undertake a Literacy and Numeracy test prior to graduating. Please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students for information about the test. Information regarding this test will be available at the interview. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria
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
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
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 | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Preston offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
- Preston offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
- Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Beach lifestyle
University Stats
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10
Career & Outcomes
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
Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$4,908per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Housing£821/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£86/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,429
Annual living costs£17,158/yr
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Preston 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, Preston 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.