Program Overview

Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours)

The Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours) program is designed for students who wish to specialize in early childhood education. This program focuses on the significance of early education in fostering children's health, development, and wellbeing.

Overview

• Students wishing to undertake the Honours program must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years.
• The honours program is an alternative option for students wishing to undertake research during their fourth year of study.
• Entry is based on application and merit.
• 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.

Careers

• Early Childhood Teacher
• Education Centre Manager
• Family Day Care Operator
• Education Program Coordinator
• Education Policy
• Management Positions in Government

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

• The Bachelor of Education - The Early Years is accredited through the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Admissions Information

• 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 specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements

• A student wishing to undertake the Honours program must be enrolled in either the Bachelor of Education – The Early Years or 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 their degree may apply to complete the fourth year at the Honours level, provided they meet the following entry requirements:
  • Completion of all required 100-, 200-, and 300-level subjects prior to admission to Honours.
  • Achievement of an approved standard of performance (WAM of 75+) during the first, second, and third years of the undergraduate degree.
  • A suitable study proposal.
  • A suitable and willing primary supervisor and co-supervisor.

Academic Entry Requirements

• To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications.
• For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

English Language Requirements

• The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
  • IELTS Academic: 7.5
  • TOEFL (Internet-based): 106
  • UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Compulsory Work-Based Placement

• This course contains approximately 88 days of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 18 weeks (totaling 616 hours, at 34 hours per week) throughout the degree.

Workload

• As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week.
• This includes class time and independent study.
• You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Record Check

• 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.

Credit for Prior Learning

• If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
• Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

More Detail

• Fees:
  • International Course fees table:
    • Campus: Wollongong
    • Delivery method: Flexible, On Campus
    • Session fee: Fee not available (2025)
    • Course fee: Fee not available (2025)
• Key dates:
  • Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
  • Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 2 March, 2026
    • Census date: 31 March, 2026
    • Mid-session recess: 20 - 24 April, 2026
    • Session end: 25 June, 2026

Indicative Enrolment

• The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.
• Student profile table:
  • Applicant background:
    • Higher education study: 69 (25%)
    • Vocational education & training study: 189 (69%)
    • Work & life experience: 0 (0%)
    • Recent secondary education:
      • ATAR Only: 0 (0%)
      • ATAR plus additional criteria: 0 (0%)
      • Other criteria only (non-ATAR): 13 (5%)
    • International students: <5 (<5%)
  • ATAR profile table:
    • ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2024:
      • Highest rank to receive an offer: <5
      • Median rank to receive an offer: <5
      • Lowest rank to receive an offer: <5

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