Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

About the course

UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) prepares you to teach children from birth to 12 years across early childhood and primary settings. Designed for flexibility, it supports full-time or part-time study and can be taken online or at Armidale. The course builds professional knowledge and practical capability for initial teacher education, leading to a Bachelor-level qualification in education and teaching. The programme develops classroom practice, curriculum knowledge, and educational psychology for teaching professions.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in early childhood education and care services and in primary school teaching, applying contemporary teaching practices across the birth–12 age range. The dual early childhood and primary focus supports flexible career pathways across schools and early learning settings, including classroom teaching and related educational roles. This is a Bachelor-level preparation for professional practice in education and teaching. Preparing graduates for teaching, education support, and learning development roles in schools and colleges.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10. Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education, VET study, or VET study and relevant professional experience.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)