Bachelor's in Education (Early Learning)

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious institution that holds a prominent position among Australian universities. With campuses spanning from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a unique opportunity to study their chosen degree across multiple locations. This flexibility allows international students to experience different cultures, landscapes, and academic environments, enhancing their educational journey. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong focus on values-based education, Notre Dame provides students with a holistic learning experience that combines rigorous academics with personal growth and community engagement.

Have you always had a special interest in early years education? Can you imagine the joy that comes with fostering a child’s early learning and development? Our Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) program provides you with a qualification to work with young children in early learning centres nationally and within primary school settings in Western Australia. This program integrates theory and practice throughout the four years and allows you to experience early years settings in the program's first semester. This highly-structured and intensive program qualifies you to work with children in early learning centres nationally and within primary school settings in Western Australia (WA). Designed to offer maximum flexibility in delivery modes and completion pathways, this program strikes an important balance of theory and practice within the early learning discipline. With the support of your lecturers and tutors you will be equipped to begin your first practicum in the first semester of the program. In addition to core developmental and learning areas, students must engage in 80 - 95 days of practicum across early learning centres and schools, depending on the selected pathway. The Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) also offers students the unique opportunity to complete either a Religious Education pathway to teach in the Catholic sector or to complete a Major in Inclusivity and Disability. The program is innovative in design, providing exciting entry pathways if you are already working in the early learning context. Ask us about the childhood education pathway most suited to your circumstances. There is also the option to exit the degree in WA after completing three years of study, with a Bachelor of Early Learning for the pre-compulsory school setting.