Box Hill Institute
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4.0F
Campus
Box Hill (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Box Hill Institute in Melbourne, 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)
Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.
Student life (indicative)
City 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 Early Childhood Education
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Early Childhood Education topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates Interview Satisfactorily complete a selection interview- this takes the place of the CASPer test. highered@boxhill.edu.au TEMEC If Math prerequisites are not met, students will need to complete our Tertiary Entrance Mathematics Equivalency Course (TEMEC). 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 Box Hill Institute Equity schemes information and the Box Hill Institute website Recent Year 12 graduates Interview Satisfactorily complete a selection interview- this takes the place of the CASPer test. highered@boxhill.edu.au TEMEC If Math prerequisites are not met, students will need to complete our Tertiary Entrance Mathematics Equivalency Course (TEMEC). 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 Box Hill Institute Equity schemes information and the Box Hill Institute website Applicants with Higher Education study Interview Satisfactorily complete a selection interview- this takes the place of the CASPer test. highered@boxhill.edu.au TEMEC If Math prerequisites are not met, students will need to complete our Tertiary Entrance Mathematics Equivalency Course (TEMEC). 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 Box Hill Institute Equity schemes information and the Box Hill Institute website Applicants with VET study Interview Satisfactorily complete a selection interview- this takes the place of the CASPer test. highered@boxhill.edu.au TEMEC If Math prerequisites are not met, students will need to complete our Tertiary Entrance Mathematics Equivalency Course (TEMEC). 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 Box Hill Institute Equity schemes information and the Box Hill Institute website Applicants with work and life experience Interview Satisfactorily complete a selection interview- this takes the place of the CASPer test. highered@boxhill.edu.au TEMEC If Math prerequisites are not met, students will need to complete our Tertiary Entrance Mathematics Equivalency Course (TEMEC). 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 Box Hill Institute Equity schemes information and the Box Hill Institute website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any Mathematics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Unit 3 and 4 English and Maths study score of 25 OR demonstrate equivalent literacy and numeracy skills. | Current Year 12 graduates 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 Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Box Hill Institute course on current preference list requires an interview Your current course preference list contains at least one Box Hill Institute course requiring an interview. To book an interview please email highered@boxhill.edu.au or please call 1300 269 445. Note: Only paid applications are processed and forwarded to institutions for selection consideration. Recent Year 12 graduates 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 Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Box Hill Institute course on current preference list requires an interview Your current course preference list contains at least one Box Hill Institute course requiring an interview. To book an interview please email highered@boxhill.edu.au or please call 1300 269 445. Note: Only paid applications are processed and forwarded to institutions for selection consideration. Applicants with Higher Education study 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 Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Box Hill Institute course on current preference list requires an interview Your current course preference list contains at least one Box Hill Institute course requiring an interview. To book an interview please email highered@boxhill.edu.au or please call 1300 269 445. Note: Only paid applications are processed and forwarded to institutions for selection consideration. Applicants with VET study 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 Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Box Hill Institute course on current preference list requires an interview Your current course preference list contains at least one Box Hill Institute course requiring an interview. To book an interview please email highered@boxhill.edu.au or please call 1300 269 445. Note: Only paid applications are processed and forwarded to institutions for selection consideration. Applicants with work and life experience 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 Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Box Hill Institute course on current preference list requires an interview Your current course preference list contains at least one Box Hill Institute course requiring an interview. To book an interview please email highered@boxhill.edu.au or please call 1300 269 445. Note: Only paid applications are processed and forwarded to institutions for selection consideration.
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
Student Life & City (indicative)
City 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.
- City 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)
Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.
- Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business.
- Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.
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$18,025per 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, City 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, City 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.