Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Develop the knowledge and skills to work with children from birth to 12-years-old with UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). If you have a commitment towards educating and inspiring children and want a qualification that paves the way for a flexible teaching career, this is the degree for you.

This unique teacher education course offers you two pathways as a graduate. As an initial-teacher education qualification, it enables you to work with children across the age range from birth to 12 years, in either early childhood services or primary schools.

At UNE, we continue to develop our teaching approach to help you respond to global trends, challenges and opportunities.

Areas of study

Early childhood education, primary teacher education.

Career opportunities

Primary teaching, early childhood teacher or education-related career choices, e.g. director of children’s service, coordinator of family day care scheme, teacher-director of a preschool, children’s services TAFE teacher or VET trainer, early childhood consultant for non-profit organisations, assistant director of child and family services, or early childhood specialist for family-oriented organisations.

Professional recognition

Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority, NSW Education Standards Authority and interstate teacher registration bodies. Applicants outside NSW should check first with their state teacher registration body before applying for this course.

Practical experience

135 days of professional experience ranging from placements of a few days through to a block placement of up to six weeks (75 days in a primary school setting and 60 days in various early childhood settings).

Fees and charges

Refer to UNE current fee information.