Study Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours) at University of Wollongong in Australia, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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. It focuses on the significance of early education to foster children’s health, development and wellbeing. Throughout the degree you will 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 program. This will give you invaluable sector experience and professional connections that will enhance your employment pathways and opportunities.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

CRICOS

080835E

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$17,832.00 (US$ 11,752) per year

OSHC (health insurance)-$483

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Wollongong Campus

Northfields Avenue,

Wollongong,

New South Wales,

2500, Illawarra, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

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 (Deans 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 (please review the Honours Subject checklist).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 A suitable and willing primary supervisor and a co-supervisor.

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