Bachelor of Education – The Early Years
University of Wollongong
CRICOS provider number: 00102E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12062
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
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.
You will be equipped 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.
Alongside the program’s distinctive design and flexible approach to professional experience, you will be paired with an industry mentor who will provide ongoing guidance throughout your degree. Additionally, you will have full access to UOW’s comprehensive support services.
On campus and Flexible Delivery Available.
If you are a diploma qualified early childhood educator, you should apply for admission to the Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Accelerated). This exciting online program was developed by UOW in partnership with the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) and the NSW Department of Education and is designed to support the upskilling of diploma qualified educators to become Early Childhood Teachers in just two years.Areas of study
The development of young children and their connection to family, community, and culture; improvement of education and developmental outcomes for children; how to establish positive relationships with children and families; cultural and social diversity; early intervention and transition to school; leadership and advocacy; creation of physical and social learning environments
Career opportunities
Early childhood teacher, long daycare centres, family support services, government and non-government agencies and play therapy.
Professional recognition
Accredited with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority as an early childhood teacher qualification.
Practical experience
Compulsory professional experience assessed in each year of the degree and mentoring in the field for the duration of the degree are mandatory components.
Honours
Embedded in the fourth year of the degree and entry is dependent on merit in the first three years of the course.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: Any 2 units of mathematics.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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