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

Childhood Studies is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary field that explores the meanings of childhood as a social category and researches children’s lives and experiences. The child, children’s rights and wellbeing are identified by UNICEF as central to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This major allows students to analyse the intersection of childhood with other significant categories of social difference and to contribute to community and policy responses that impact children’s lives, rights and wellbeing. The major is valuable for students who seek a career in teaching or other career that involves working with, thinking critically about or researching children.

International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International. Assumed knowledge: 2 units of HSC Mathematics and 2 units of HSC English or equivalent.Recommended studies for school leavers: Band 4 or above in both HSC English and HSC Mathematics or equivalent; Applicants are selected by one of the below listed criteria:On the basis of their ATAR score or equivalent rank, or Completion of a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or relevant equivalent VET award, or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or relevant equivalent VET award) and two years’ full time equivalent work experience.