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Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar) |
Abbreviation: | BEdEarlyYears(Schol) |
UOW Course Code: | 1821 |
CRICOS Code: | 081896F |
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 Sesion(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Camps/UAC Code: | Wollongong/755211 |
ATAR: | 90* |
Additional Information: |
Course Description
The Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar) program is for high achieving students who wish to continue their studies through the completion of honours and research degrees. This degree is an exciting approach to professional preparation of teacher qualified professionals in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, recognising the increasingly expanding and rewarding role of the Early Education Teacher.
Students enrolled in the Dean's Scholar degrees fulfil the same requirements for their respective courses but are allocated an academic mentor and engage in enriched assessment tasks in specified subjects.
Other benefits include:
- Extended library privileges
- Designated study space
- $500 textbook allowance per year (pro rata for part-time
- Opportunities to attend Faculty workshops and seminars
- End of year lunch and other relevant activities with the Dean and mentors
Students are expected to maintain a weighted average mark of 80 to continue their enrolment in the course
Entry Requirements
Selection is based on ATAR and a successful Dean's Scholar application. Applicants must also satisfy the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years.
Academic requirements. English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder. The Dean's Scholars Application can be obtained from the School of Education.
Students currently enrolled in a degree at UOW may apply to transfer to the Dean's Scholar program provided they have completed 48 credit points of study at 100 level and have achieved a WAM of 85%.
Course Structure
Dean's Scholars must fulfil the same course requirements as the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years with the following exceptions:
Subject Code | Subject Description | Session | Credit Points | Will Replace |
Advanced Research Methods | Spring | 6 | Spring 3rd Year Elective (elective 2) |
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 of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
Honours
An Honours program is available. More information can be found here.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au