University of New England

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Develop the knowledge and skills to work with children from birth to 12 years with UNE's Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). This is the degree for you if you have a commitment towards educating and inspiring children and want a qualification that paves the way for a flexible teaching career. If you are looking to get started in early childhood teaching, this degree has a variety of admission rules, including rules for those with no experience or qualifications in early childhood teaching.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

In addition to meeting the minimum Guaranteed ATAR (77.10), you must also meet all of the following entry requirements:

  • You have a minimum of three Band 5 and/or E3 HSC results including Band 5 English.
  • You can satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 30 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) will prepare you for the following roles.

Curriculum Developer

A Curriculum Developer designs and updates educational programs for schools, universities, or training institutions. You might work in an education...

Avg yearly income $91,000
Entry barriers Low

Early Childhood Teacher

An Early Childhood Teacher educates young children in the years before they begin primary school. You might work in a childcare centre, a kindergar...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Family Day Care Educator

A Family Day Care Educator runs a childcare service for children from their own home. You might deliver educational programs and organise activitie...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Kindergarten Teacher

A Kindergarten Teacher develops learning programs for children in the years before they enter primary school. You might work in a kindergarten faci...

Avg yearly income $79,976
Entry barriers Low

Primary School Teacher

A Primary School Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering educational content, and creating a supportive classroom environmen...

Avg yearly income $95,680
Entry barriers Low

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.