Overview

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.

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Career Opportunities

While most study Education to become teachers, your qualification opens doors to careers in related industries, including leadership and professional roles in research and policy development.

Professional outcomes

On completion of this Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) degree from University of Newcastle, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Centre Director

Specialist Teacher in Primary School

Community Educator

Education Policy Analyst

Curriculum Developer or Evaluator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of Learning and Teaching

Children's Learning and Growth Across the Span of Birth to 12 Years

Families and Society

Programming and Planning for Children Aged 0-5 Years

Language and Mathematical Learning

Aboriginal Education

Policy and Issues

Behaviour Management

Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

330 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Primary Education View 46 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

140

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 095151K

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript

Completion certificate

Evidence of English proficiency

Passport biometric page

For programmes requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Course / subject outlines if you wish to apply for credit for previous studies undertaken

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38830 AUD / year

≈ 38830 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government
Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle

Funding

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