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Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Education - The Early Years |
Abbreviation: | BEdEarlyYears |
UOW Course Code: | 341 |
CRICOS Code: | 080835E |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education,Early Years Education |
Total Credit Points: | 192 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong |
ATAR: | N/A |
Additional Information: |
Course description
The Honours program is an alternative pathway 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. Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours) students are expected to achieve:
A broad and coherent knowledge of Early Childhood Education and Care pedagogies, policies and professional practice
The successful completion of a sustained independent research project utilising the skills of analysis, synthesis and knowledge that will identify the research findings pertaining to an educational issue
Developed cognitive, practical and communication skills to foster wellbeing in children and to collaborate respectfully with families, communities and educators
The ability to coherently communicate to a variety of audiences the research findings
An active professional who is articulate with regards to the theory-practice nexus, its role and theirs as the teacher as researcher
Demonstrated skills in autonomous problem solving, adaptive and innovative approaches to planning, programming and evaluating for all learners in the Early Childhood Education and Care context
Higher order thinking in relation to current and future educational challenges
A holistic understanding of socially inclusive practice; respect for culture, diversity and community in Australian society
Demonstrated ethical and responsible behaviour
Entry Requirements
Students who achieve a high level of academic performance in the first three years of the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (pass or Dean's Scholar) may apply to complete the fourth year of the degree at Honours level. Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Honours students must fulfil the same course requirements as listed for the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years with the following exceptions:
Subjects | Session | Credit Points | |
Year 3 - EDAR302 will replace 3rd year elective (elective 2) | |||
Advanced Research Methods | Spring | 6 | |
Year 4 | |||
Contemporary Theories and Practice in Early Childhood | Autumn | 6 | |
Transition to School | Autumn | 6 | |
Thesis in Early Childhood | Autumn/Spring | 24 | |
Children's Literature in the Early Years | Spring | 6 | |
Advocacy and Leadership | Spring | 6 | |
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
This degree is recognised by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority and is an approved early childhood teaching qualification for the purpose fo the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
Dean's Scholars
A Dean's Scholars program is available. More information can be found here.
Honours
The Honours grade is calculated in accordance with method 3. More information can be found here.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au