Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary)

About the course

This Bachelor of Arts provides a broad humanities and social sciences foundation while preparing you for a teaching pathway. It is designed to lead into the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) via the Transition to Teaching pathway, and can support a combined early childhood and primary teaching outcome. You’ll complete work-integrated learning and engaged learning options to build experience beyond the classroom in a Bachelor-level Education & Teaching pathway. The programme develops classroom practice, curriculum knowledge, and educational psychology for teaching professions.

Career outcome

Graduates can progress to the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) to qualify as an early childhood teacher, or potentially gain a combined early childhood and primary teaching qualification. The course also builds transferable arts skills in critical thinking and communication that support roles in community, government and education-related settings. Overall, it is a Bachelor-level Education & Teaching pathway leading toward professional teacher accreditation. Preparing graduates for teaching, education support, and learning development roles in schools and colleges.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)