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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)


  • The University of Newcastle
  • Course CRICOS Code:095151K
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.197
  • Course Duration:4 years
  • Australian State:New South WalesNSW
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1

Course Description

Teachers and education professionals have the power to change lives and shape young minds. If a rewarding career working with children sounds like a dream, then the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) degree is for you. Graduates qualify to work across a wide age range: Preschool and early childhood (birth – 5 years): Play a meaningful role in intellectual and social development during the crucial early years. Primary school (kinder – year 6): Work across the full scale of children’s intellectual, physical and social development. Studying this degree prepares you for both teaching and non-teaching roles. Learn to work with families and children in various educational settings or play constructive roles in related industries such as policy development and research.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Education
Faculty Faculty of Education
Qualification Level Bachelor Degree (Undergraduate)
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 33,980
Course Duration 4 years
Campus(es) Newcastle

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English Requirements IELTS overall minimum - 7.5 IELTS section minimum - 7.0 (R,W), 8.0 (L,S)
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO