Double Degree - Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care: 0-8 Years) & Bachelor of Arts (3426) (073160B)

For those who have always had a special interest in the care and education of young children and can  imagine the joy that comes with helping a child’s learning and development, the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care: 0-8 Years)/Bachelor of Arts is the ideal degree.

This highly-structured and intensive program qualifies students to work with children from birth to eight years, in both childcare and school settings. Designed to be completed over five years of full-time study, the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care: 0-8 Years)/Bachelor of Arts is a perfect combination of theory and practice. The Education component of the program covers traditional subjects such as English, Mathematics and the Humanities plus special early childhood education courses such as Play and Pedagogy. In addition, students will be required to undertake 32 weeks of practical experience in a range of childcare and classroom settings.  A unique feature is that this practicum experience directly counts towards the degree.

In the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree students will study a Major in an area such as Archaeology, English Literature, Social Justice, Politics and International Relations, History or Theatre Studies which will give students in-depth, specialist knowledge and skills that will allow them to work in an educational setting and to contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of society.

The Arts component will also develop students' ability to analyze, interpret, deliberate, draw conclusions, communicate, work as a team member and problem-solve. Students will be able to consider multiple perspectives and handle ambiguity and uncertainty. These are the skills needed in the creative industries of the 21st century workplace.

Please note: Education students in Western Australia must pass the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). The test is administered externally by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).  Students must register and pay for the test.