CRICOS Code: 110870E

This program applies to students who commenced in 2023 or later.

The Associate Degree in Early Years Education is an Exit program only. Applicants apply to 1926 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and exit with the Associate Degree award on successful completion of 160 credit points.

Study Mode

Two years full-time and four years part-time. 

Program Advice

Denise Fraser

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Location

Campus	Attendance	Mode	Advice
Campbelltown Campus	Full Time	Internal	See above
Campbelltown Campus	Part Time	Internal	See above

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program.  Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Admission

This is an exit point only from program Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).

Program Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.  

Recommended Sequence

Start year Intake

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Autumn session		Credit Points
TEAC 1038	Literacy and Numeracy for Educators	10
TEAC 2009	Contemporary Childhoods	10
TEAC 1030	Science and Engineering in Early Childhood	10
TEAC 2065	Digital Childhoods	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
TEAC 1007	Creative Arts for Early Learning	10
TEAC 1032	The Developing Child	10
TEAC 2005	Learning Through Play	10
TEAC 2001	Active and Healthy Childhoods	10
	Credit Points	40
Year 2
Autumn session
TEAC 2021	Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy	10
TEAC 2046	Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education	10
TEAC 2015	Diversity and Difference	10
TEAC 2023	Engaging in Early Childhood Education	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
TEAC 2056	Teaching Art in the Early Years	10
TEAC 3005	Critical Literacies	10
TEAC 2024	Engaging with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities	10
TEAC 3047	Pedagogical Leadership	10
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	160

 Mid-year Intake

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Spring session		Credit Points
TEAC 1038	Literacy and Numeracy for Educators	10
TEAC 2001	Active and Healthy Childhoods	10
TEAC 1032	The Developing Child	10
TEAC 2005	Learning Through Play	10
	Credit Points	40
Autumn session
TEAC 2009	Contemporary Childhoods	10
TEAC 1030	Science and Engineering in Early Childhood	10
TEAC 2046	Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education	10
TEAC 2065	Digital Childhoods	10
	Credit Points	40
Year 2
Spring session
TEAC 1007	Creative Arts for Early Learning	10
TEAC 3005	Critical Literacies	10
TEAC 2024	Engaging with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities	10
TEAC 3047	Pedagogical Leadership	10
	Credit Points	40
Autumn session
TEAC 2056	Teaching Art in the Early Years	10
TEAC 2021	Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy	10
TEAC 2015	Diversity and Difference	10
TEAC 2023	Engaging in Early Childhood Education	10
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	160