Overview

This Primary Education (Honours) degree at University of Wollongong enriches learning in children from birth to five years by giving children the opportunity to maximise their potential and develop a foundation for lifelong learning. It focuses on the significance of early education to foster children’s health, development and wellbeing.

Why choose this course

Throughout the degree you will spend up to 16 weeks teaching in Early Childhood Education and Care Centres and two weeks in the Community and Family sector, complementary to the mentoring experience within the Professional Partners in Practice program. This will give you invaluable sector experience and professional connections that will enhance your employment pathways and opportunities.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. All students will receive a national English/Literacy specialisation on successful completion of the program.

Students seeking work outside NSW or Australia are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Learning in Higher Education

Language and Learning

Science Content Knowledge for Educators

Education and Society

Indigenous Geographies: Questioning Country

Personal Development, Health & Physical Education Content & Pedagogy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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106

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia

Disciplines

Primary Education View 46 other Bachelors in Primary Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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106

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76

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of all required 100, 200 and 300 level subjects in the Bachelor of Primary Education/Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) prior to admission to Honours.

Achievement of an approved standard of achievement (WAM of 75+) during the first, second and third years of the undergraduate degree.

A suitable study proposal.

A suitable supervisor.

CRICOS: 080835E

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35664 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic:

Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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Funding

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Why choose this course

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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General requirements

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