Program Overview

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) is a degree program offered by the University of Sydney.

Course Resolutions

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes). These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies.

1 Course Codes

• Code: BPEDUECH-01
  • Course and stream title: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

2 Attendance Pattern

• The attendance pattern is full-time or as structured part-time mode according to candidate choice.
• Professional experience placements can only be undertaken full-time.

3 Cross Faculty Management

• Candidates in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) will be under the supervision of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
• The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences shall exercise authority in any matter concerned with the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) degree not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

4 Admission to Candidature

• Admission to Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program.
• English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
• Admission standards set by regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies and government for teacher education must also be met.
• Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking.

5 Requirements for Award

• The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) are set out in Table A for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).
• To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), a candidate must complete 192 credit points of units of study, comprising:
  • 144 credit points of core units of study, as listed in Table A.
  • A major (48 credit points) in Education Studies, as listed in Table A.
• Selection of units of study must align with requirements set by the Faculty, relevant Schools and departments, and regulatory bodies or accrediting agencies.
• Candidates must also abide with policies and conditions set by regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies and government for teacher education during their candidature.

6 Progression Rules

• Candidates are required to complete units of study in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) in the order listed in the handbook and as advised by the Faculty.

7 International Exchange

• The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences encourages candidates in this course to participate in international exchange programs as set out in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

8 Course Transfer

• A candidate for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) who discontinues after Year 3 without completing Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) but has successfully completed 144 credit points including a major in Education Studies may exit with a Bachelor of Education Studies.

9 Credit for Previous Study

• Credit transfer is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or, in the case of a major or minor offered by another faculty, any relevant resolutions of that faculty.
• Candidates must seek advice before accepting credit, as external policies by regulatory or accrediting bodies must also be taken into account.
• Candidates cannot obtain credit against professional experience.

10 Transitional Provisions

• These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2026.
• Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2026 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.