Program Overview

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) (Accelerated)

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of early childhood education. This accelerated program is tailored to meet the needs of students who wish to complete their degree in a shorter timeframe.

Course Rules and Maps

Course maps provide a visual representation of the course rules and the sequence of units. The course rules are published in the official ACU Handbook and are subject to change. Any queries regarding the course structure should be directed to the course coordinator.

Course Maps

• Commencing professional term 3 course map
• Commencing professional term 5 course map

Course Rules

• Course rules 2025
• Course rules prior to 2025 (select year of commencement)

Unit Offerings

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) Core Curriculum is an integral part of the program. Please note that study modes and unit availability are subject to change, and not all units are on offer at all times. Units might be offered in different modes (on-campus, multi-mode, online scheduled, or online unscheduled). If you are unsure which mode is the most suitable for you, please contact your course coordinator prior to enrolling.

• Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all units.
• The University reserves the right to cancel units with low enrolment numbers.
• Students will be advised of cancellations prior to the start of semester and offered an alternative unit if one is available.
• You must enrol for the whole academic year if you commence in Semester 1 or if you are re-enrolling.
• You can change your enrolment up until the census date for each semester or professional term.

Course Information

• Professional Experience Information and Dates
• ACU Core Curriculum

General Advice

For all general enquiries, or questions regarding your course enrolment, fees, timetabling, results, or graduation, please contact the relevant university staff.

About the University

The Australian Catholic University is committed to providing a high-quality education that is grounded in the values of faith, compassion, and social justice. The university has a strong reputation for academic excellence and is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Our Campuses

The university has several campuses located across Australia, including:

• Ballarat
• Blacktown
• Brisbane
• Canberra
• Melbourne
• North Sydney
• Rome
• Strathfield
• ACU Online

Each campus offers a unique and supportive learning environment, with state-of-the-art facilities and a range of academic programs.

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