Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Chadstone, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F/P
Campus
Waverley (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 Early Childhood Education at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in Chadstone, 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.
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 Recent Year 12 graduates Entry Requirements Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose eligibility is based on the completion of VCE (or equivalent) within the current year or the previous two years. Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following: • Units 3 and 4 in English other than EAL with a study score of at least 25 • English as an Additional Language (EAL) with a study score of at least 30 • A study score of at least 25 in any VCE (or equivalent) Mathematics subject OR • Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), with a minimum score of 150 in both STAT Multiple Choice and STAT Written English Applicants with Higher Education study Entry Requirements Applicants who have previously commenced or completed subjects within a higher education course, at a university or non-university higher education provider, either recently or in the past, are encouraged to apply. Applicants transferring from another education provider, or those seeking to change to the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Holmesglen, may apply for advanced standing. Applications are assessed on an individual basis, with credit granted for subjects where equivalency in content and learning outcomes can be demonstrated in relation to the degree. Applicants with VET study Entry Requirements Applicants who have completed an Australian VET Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from any Australian Registered Training Organisation will be considered for entry. Applicants who have completed the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may be eligible for advanced standing with credit. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Course Leader. Applicants with work and life experience Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), with a minimum score of 150 in both STAT Multiple Choice and STAT Written English. Entry Requirements Applicants with relevant work and life experience who completed secondary education more than two years prior to applying, and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since, are encouraged to apply. Relevant experience may include a combination of mature-age entry, employment or professional experience, community involvement, or other life experiences that demonstrate a minimum of five years' work experience in the early childhood profession, a related occupation, or the capacity to successfully undertake higher education. This may also include participation in non-formal learning activities that support academic readiness or are relevant to the study of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any Mathematics.
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
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary