Associate Degree in Early Years Education (exit only) (1927)

  • Effective from: 2023
  • Approved Abbreviation: AssocDegEarlyYrsEd
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 1927
  • AQF Level: 6

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

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 sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
 Total Credit Points160

 Mid-year Intake

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Spring sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
 Total Credit Points160