Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership

Give early childhood career an edge by developing leadership skills with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership at Victoria University Sydney.

Set up for advanced career opportunities with this unique VU course, the only one of its kind that allows students to dedicate four years of study to early childhood education with a focus on leadership.

This Bachelor of Early Childhood Education will prepare students for a rewarding career nurturing the development and wellbeing of children from birth to five years. As a degree-qualified early childhood teacher, graduates will: • support young children with the important foundations to set them up for success in life • develop techniques for involving families as important contributors to the learning process • set children up for effective transitions to school.

At VU, students will learn to support children to feel capable and confident. They will build a strong sense of social justice, understand child development in the early years and develop ethical professional teaching practice that includes Indigenous perspectives.

By adding a fourth year to the bachelor degree, students will open the door to a higher-paid salary, senior roles in early childhood education and management positions in childcare centres.