Early Childhood Education (ECE) study areas include: child development, learning, behaviour, wellbeing, curriculum and pedagogy for the diversity of learners and learning needs within the early years. You will develop specialist skills needed for teaching in rural and remote areas and you will be at the forefront of education for sustainability. Our program also focuses on ensuring you have the skills to help improve Indigenous education outcomes. JCU’s ECE course allows you to complete your degree via external study (online) or through a mix of studying online and on campus. Please see the Handbook for further details. Please note that some subjects are only available online in this course. Mid-year entry is also available. If you already hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services, you can receive credit for these qualifications - this may shorten the time it takes to complete your teaching degree. All students must meet minimum literacy standards upon entry and upon completion as required by the Queensland College of Teachers.

Current Australia OP/Rank 14/68, GCSE A Levels 6.0 or equivalent. For more information on undergraduate entry requirements refer to pages 70-72 of the International Undergraduate Guide (https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/674852/Intl_UG_Guide_2019_Web.pdf). If your country is not listed contact International Admissions. An overall score of 6.5 in Academic IELTS (or equivalent) with no sub-score less than 7.0 for Speaking and Listening and no sub-score less than 6.0 for Reading and Writing.