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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Bachelor of Education - The Early Years

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
1816, 064117B
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb
ATAR
70

About this course

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 degree you will engage in continuous professional mentoring through the Professional Partners in Practice (PPP) program. This will give you invaluable sector experience and professional connections that will enhance your employment pathways and opportunities.

You will spend up to 16 weeks teaching in Early Childhood Education and Care services and 10 days in the Community and Family sector, complementary to the mentoring experience within the Professional Partners in Practice program.

You will also 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 programs.

Study locations

Wollongong

Online

Career pathways

  • School teacher (Early Years excluded)
  • Early Childhood Teacher (Early Years only)
  • Educational consultant
  • Educational manager
  • Preschool teacher (Early Years only)
  • Private college teacher
  • Recreational activities coordinator
  • Sport development officer
  • TAFE teacher
  • Training and development officer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
85%
Overall satisfaction
83.5%
Skill scale
56.7%
Teaching scale
88.4%
Employed full-time
$67.8k
Average salary