Early Childhood - Southern Cross University

Learn transformative ways to teach

Early childhood education is an important and immensely fulfilling career, one that provides a precious opportunity to give children the best start in life.

At Southern Cross University, our courses deliver the skills, knowledge and understanding to succeed in this rewarding field.

For example, in just one year, our Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) enables graduates with a degree in any discipline to become a fully qualified early childhood teacher in a preschool, or an educator within the family day care or traditional day care system.

Our Bachelor of Early Childhood Education gives you a three-year qualification to work in early childhood settings with children from six weeks to six-years-old. The University has accreditation from the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.

(Please note, this course qualifies early childhood teachers to work in early childhood settings with children from six weeks to six-years-old. These settings are known differently throughout Australia, some as preschools and others as kindergarten. The course does not qualify graduates to teach in primary school settings). 

Why choose Early Childhood Education with Southern Cross?

Professional learning experience

Partake in 85 days of professional experience learning in early childhood education settings, including 10 days in a primary school setting.

Leading research

A cutting-edge course that draws on the University’s leading research in early childhood education and care.

Accredited Course

The course is accredited by ACECQA, the Australian accrediting authority for early childhood teacher programs.

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Every day is an opportunity

For early childhood educator Kelly Simpson, every day is an opportunity to capture children’s interest and teach them something new. Kelly is an early childhood teacher and director of a kindergarten centre in the rural Queensland town of Laidley. With children aged between three and five-years-old, Kelly says the formative years of their education are the most important.

Kelly Simpson , Bachelor of Education graduate stands outside Laidley Kindergarten where she is now Director

“They’re curious about how the big wide world works. And coming to kindergarten gives them a chance to connect to a world that’s bigger than their home and family. Research tells us that the first five years of a child’s life are really crucial from an education, learning and social point of view.”