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.
The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years is for individuals who wish to enter the world of education as an early childhood educator. This program is available as either a four-year degree (on campus or flexible delivery available) and as a two-year accelerated distance program in developed partnership with Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) and the NSW Department of Education.
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.
See the course handbook for more information.
The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Wollongong Campus, Flexible)
This program is designed to give you invaluable sector experience and professional connections that will enhance your employment pathways and opportunities. You will have opportunities for rural and international professional experiences and will engage in continuous professional mentoring through the Professional Partners in Practice (PPP) program. It is a four-year program delivered either on campus (Wollongong) or via flexible delivery and is only available to commence in Autumn.
The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Accelerated)
Developed by the University of Wollongong (UOW) in collaboration with the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) and the NSW Department of Education, this program is designed for experienced diploma-qualified educators, allowing you to fast-track your university qualification in a flexible environment. It is a two-year program delivered via distance and is only available to commence in Spring. See here for more information.
See The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years for more information on this degree.