Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education

Griffith University

Everyone has that one teacher that always believed in them. Be that teacher for your students and help create a brighter future for the next generation.

This degree is designed to meet the urgent need for high-quality teachers in early childhood centres and primary schools and other educational settings.

Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education

• A shared foundation year, between the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Bachelor of Primary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education, to develop key insights into major trends and themes in education. This shared foundation year allows for a seamless transition between degrees, giving you time to decide which age group you feel most comfortable teaching.
• Benefit from our strong relationships with schools and industry partners. During your studies, you'll undertake 110 days of supervised professional experience with a dedicated placement officer to assist in organising your placement.
• Choose to specialise in a range of in-demand areas, including early childhood, STEM and digital technologies, to boost your teaching career early.
• Learn at your own pace, with flexible options including online learning you may be able to fast-track your studies.
• Once the degree is accredited, accredited, eligible students can apply for Queensland teacher registration as soon as they graduate.

Teacher education at Griffith University has a focus on wellbeing and inclusive education, ensuring you enter the classroom with the skills to make a difference.

In line with our belief that education should be for everyone, you'll develop strategies and resources to prepare you to teach learners from diverse academic and personal backgrounds. Throughout your studies, you'll develop your curriculum planning skills and build your confidence to design, deliver and evaluate lessons to ensure you graduate as an experienced and capable educator.