Location
Australia
Study Format
On Campus
Course language
English
Study Fields
Education, Early Childhood Education
Duration
4 Years
Academic pace
Full Time, Part-time
Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Tuition Fee
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Location
Australia
Study Format
On Campus
Course language
English
Study Fields
Education, Early Childhood Education
Duration
4 Years
Academic pace
Full Time, Part-time
Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Tuition Fee
Request info
Early Years education enriches learning in children from birth to five years by giving children the opportunity to maximise their potential and develop a foundation for lifelong learning. It focuses on the significance of early education to foster children’s health, development and wellbeing.
For the duration of this four-year degree, Early Years students will engage in continuous professional mentoring through the Professional Partners in Practice (PPP) programme. This will give you invaluable sector experience and professional connections that will enhance your employment pathways and opportunities.
Throughout the degree students spend up to 16 weeks teaching in Early Childhood Education and Care Centres and two weeks in the Community and Family sector, complementary to the mentoring experience within the Professional Partners in Practice programme.
During your study you will have opportunities for rural and international professional experiences, to study overseas with UOW's international exchange and study abroad partners, and to join international cultural immersion programmes.
You can study on-campus at Wollongong with weekly classes, or in flexible mode. Flexible delivery means lecture content and other activities will be delivered online, while tutorials will occur during a one week block at Wollongong Campus. Students enrolled in the flexible instance have access to regional campus facilities and student support services.
During this degree you will study:
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years requires the following:
a. The successful completion of 192 credit points, comprising:
b. The successful completion of the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
Autumn Session
Spring Session
Autumn Session
Plus ONE of the following electives:
Spring Session
Only for students undertaking Food and Society, or Health Promotion as a major.
Autumn Session
Spring Session
Plus ONE of the following electives:
Annual Session
Autumn Session
Spring Session
Plus ONE of the following electives:
Students in the Bachelor of Education – The Early Years can undertake a minor study from another Faculty. Minor consists of an approved combination of subjects which have a minimum value of 24 credit points offered by one or more academic units, of which 12 credit points should be at least 200 level or higher. The cross-counting of subjects towards majors, minors and core degree requirements is limited to one subject.
Students should check that there is room within their degree structure to accommodate a minor study and still meet their degree requirements; and that the subjects are able to be studied in line with PEx requirements. If in doubt, students should seek academic advice before undertaking a minor study.
Students should also note that some subjects listed for minor studies may require other subjects as pre/co-requisites and that due to demand or space limitations, some subjects may have quotas. Students are advised to check for specific subject information in the online subject database before selecting subjects.
This course contains a total of 630 hours or approximately 90 days of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 34 weeks throughout the degree. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.
A Dean's Scholar programme is available for high achieving students. For more information refer to the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar).
Students who have achieved a high level of academic performance in the first three years of the degree may complete the fourth year at Honours level. For more information refer to the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours).
The Bachelor of Education - The Early Years is accredited through the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
UOW Education degrees produce career-ready accredited graduates with extensive professional experience and strong industry links. Early Years education at UOW is a nationally recognised specialised programme with a reputation for innovation in early years education.
You will learn with the latest education technology, including access to UOW's new Early Start facility, which connects our Wollongong and regional campuses with early childhood education and care services across NSW, and with partners in national and international institutions. Early Start has created an authentic landscape for learning through collaboration between the students, academics, community members, children and parents.
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures and the UOW College Admissions policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
If you have a UOW College Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care you may apply for up to 48 credit points of credit towards the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years.
New enrolling students will be required to complete the new online Working with Children Check and clearance must be obtained prior to attending Professional Experience.
Please note: Professional Experience is a compulsory component embedded in our undergraduate and Master of Teaching courses. Therefore it is an expectation that students who participate in these courses are capable of meeting the demands of navigating their own way to, from and around the Professional Experience contexts (e.g. school sites). It needs to be noted that the off-campus environment is beyond the control of UOW.
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this programme:
IELTS Academic
TOEFL (Internet-based)
UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
UOW is young, dynamic, and innovative, and has become a benchmark for Australia’s new generation of universities. The quality of our teaching and research features prominently in national and international rankings, and we’re proud to be among the top one percent of universities in the world.
Harnessing our expertise and strength to create a positive impact in our local and global communities is at the forefront of everything we do and shapes our University’s purpose for the years to come.
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