Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
University of Sydney
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This course will give you a professional qualification to teach children from birth to five years in early childhood education settings. The course incorporates introductory and advanced curriculum units with a strong social justice and leadership focus. Practical skills are developed through work-based placements in early childhood settings and an honours program is available for students interested in developing their research capabilities.
This course is full-time study, daytime only.
Areas of study
Specialist units in early childhood education and development. General units in education and professional studies including child development and learning; early childhood curriculum and teaching; management, leadership and advocacy in early childhood education; families, community and diversity; study in key learning areas (eg arts, literacy, mathematics, science).
Career opportunities
Teaching in a range of early learning centres and preschools (birth–5 years). This qualification is not suitable for teachers seeking employment in the Kindergarten to Year 6 school sector.
Professional recognition
This qualification is approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.
Practical experience
You will obtain professional experience in a range of early childhood settings totalling 90 days over the course of your studies. An internship in the fourth year involves the creation of learning experiences for young children within a supported professional context.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.
Prerequisites
Band 5 in three HSC subjects or interstate equivalent, one of which must be English.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Guaranteed selection rank: 77.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the University of Sydney website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.