Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours)
University of Wollongong - (Non Rep)
Australia,New South Wales
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 29,040/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Feb 2024
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Australia, New South Wales
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1951
Total Students: 33,044 +
Int. Students: 7,231 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Northfields Ave, Wollongong NSW 2522, Australia
Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours)
Program Overview
The Honours program is an alternative option for students wishing to undertake research during the fourth year of either the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years pass degree or the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar) degree. Entry to your honours year 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.
For the duration of this four-year degree Early Years students will engage in continuous professional mentoring through the Professional Partners in Practice (PPP) program. This will give you invaluable sector experience and professional connections that will enhance your employment pathways and opportunities.
Throughout the degree students 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.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake exchange, study abroad and international cultural immersion programs.
Working closely with two supervisors, you will undertake a major project during the program, you will undertake special experiences for research work either in the field or that examine other aspects of education. The degree will culminate in the production of a thesis or other project work that disseminates your research findings and the results from your project and research inquiry.
What you will study
During this degree you will study:
- The development of young children and their connection to family, community, and culture
- Improving education and developmental outcomes for children
- Establishing relationships with children and families
- Cultural and social diversity
- Early intervention and transition to school
- Leadership and advocacy
- Creating physical and social learning environments
- Developing skills and experiences in research in educational settings.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 29,040 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Wollongong - (Non Rep)
CAD 24,500 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
