Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar)

The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Dean's Scholar) degree provides an enriched educational experience for motivated, high achieving students who wish to pursue a career in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

Students will have the opportunity to gain industry experience and professional connections through the Professional Partners in Practice (PPP) program in which students are paired with an early childhood education and care centre for continuous professional mentoring.

Students will also spend up to 16 weeks in early childhood education and care centres as part of the Professional Experience Program.Dean's Scholar students have access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges, invitations to attend school workshops and seminars, and networking events.

There is also the opportunity for casual employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences, community research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year.

The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Dean's Scholar) requires the following:

1. The successful completion of 192 credit points, comprising:
2. core subjects to the value of 180 credit points;
3. elective subjects to the value of 12 credit points from Education or the General Schedule with approval from the Academic Program Director as outlined below; and
4. No more than 60 credit points may be at 100 level.
5. The successful completion of the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
6. Students must maintain a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 in each year of enrolment, from and including Year 2, to remain enrolled in the Dean’s Scholar program.

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 4

Annual session

Autumn session

Spring session

Plus ONE of the following electives:

And ONE of the following electives or an elective at 200, 300 or 400 level from Education or the General Schedule with approval from the Academic Program Director:

For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of Early Childhood Education and Care pedagogies, policies and professional practice. 2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of child development, curriculum content and innovative approaches to planning and assessment. 3 Apply guided and self-directed enrichment activities on campus, in early childhood educational, and in community settings. 4 Demonstrate and apply ongoing analysis of and engagement with the philosophy, ethics and practice of Early Childhood Education and Care. 5 Demonstrate effective communication as reflective, ethical, informed and engaged professionals when working with children, colleagues, families, and the wider community. 6 Apply qualities of an active professional who is articulate with regards to the theory-practice nexus and the role of the teacher as researcher. 7 Demonstrate autonomous problem solving, leadership and advocacy skills based on knowledge of current early childhood documents and agendas. 8 Demonstrate and apply a holistic understanding of socially inclusive practice and respect for culture and diversity in Australian society.