Bachelor of Social Science (Pathway to Early Childhood Teaching)

The Bachelor of Social Science (Pathway to Early Childhood Teaching) equips you with foundation knowledge in languages and linguistics, English, social science and education. It provides a wide base for understanding issues in complex, diverse social and educational contexts.

By undertaking this pathway, you are required to complete an Education Studies major as part of your Social Science degree. After three years, you may choose to graduate with the Bachelor of Social Science and work in child and family support services. However, the course also articulates with the Master of Teaching (Birth–5 Years/ Birth–12 Years) if you wish to obtain a teaching qualification. The Master of Teaching (Birth–5 Years/Birth–12 Years) has an exit point for early childhood allowing you to graduate with a Master of Teaching (Birth–5 Years). 

Completing the Bachelor of Social Science (Pathway to Early Childhood Teaching) will provide you with advanced standing in the Master degree, allowing you to complete your Master of Teaching (Birth–5 Years) in 1.5 years, to qualify to teach in long day care and preschool, or the Master of Teaching (Birth–12 Years) in two years to be qualified to teach in primary school from Kindergarten to Year 6, as well as early childhood.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Social Science (Pathway to Early Childhood Teaching), you can work in resource and support services and policy areas concerned with the interests of children and families – in family support programs, as a consultant in early childhood and family programs, and in child and family policy.

By continuing on to the Master of Teaching (Birth–5 Years/Birth–12 Years), you will have the option of graduating with a Master of Teaching (Birth–5 Years) as a qualified early childhood teacher. This opens career opportunities in a range of prior-to-school settings such as preschool, long day care and integrated child and family services. Or, you can graduate with a Master of Teaching (Birth–12 Years), which qualifies you to teach in primary schools from Kindergarten to Year 6, as well as in prior-to-school services.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the Apply Now pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.