Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Make a difference. Study early childhood and primary education.

Teachers and education professionals have the power to scaffold and shape young minds. Start a rewarding career working with children with the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).

Study in our state-of-the-art technologies. SimTeach, SimCave and SimSchool immerse students in virtual reality and hands-on experiences. These technologies prepare students for diverse contexts and diverse students. Our technologies are used to reflect our commitment to equity, excellence and indigenous knowledge, through shared experiences, indigenous storytelling and reflective practice.

Graduates qualify to work across a wide age range:

Course overview

You can study a range of courses in:

• psychology of learning and teaching
• children's learning and growth across the span of birth to 12 years
• families and society
• programming and planning for children aged 0-5 years
• language and mathematical learning
• aboriginal education
• policy and issues
• behaviour management
• special education
• ethics and professional codes of conduct.

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 8

Sub test minimum: 7.5

While most study Education to become teachers, your qualification opens doors to careers in related industries, including leadership and professional roles in research and policy development.

Professional outcomes

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

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