2017 Postgraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

    However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.

The Early Years | 2017

The Early Years specialisation is under review and will not be available for new enrolments in 2017.

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2017 is available from the Archives link in the menu.

Overview

The Early Years specialisation enables relevant professionals to meet workforce requirements in line with Australian Government directions in early childhood and care reform. It is a program for qualified Early Childhood teachers who wish to increase their skills levels to become managers of early childhood centres, or teachers seeking to expand their career opportunities in child and family services.

Course Structure

The MEd (The Early Years) requires:

  1. The successful completion of 72 credit points of study comprising:
    1. 10 core subjects (60cp). EDGZ921 must be completed in the first 36 credit points of study and EDGY906 be completed in the last session of the degree; and
    2. 2 electives (12cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
  2. No more than 4 subjects (24cp) will be at 800 level. 
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Students must complete the following ten core subjects (60cp):
EDGZ921Introduction To Research & Inquiry6Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018
EDGZ801Psychology for Educators6Not offered in 2017
EDGZ802Introduction to Assessment Principles and Practice6Not offered in 2017
EDGZ803Current Issues in Education: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Policy6Not offered in 2017
EDGY901Pedagogy, Practice and Play in Early Years6Not offered in 2017
EDGY902Early Years Curriculum Studies6Not offered in 2017
EDGY903Socio-cultural Perspectives in the Early Years6Not offered in 2017
EDGY904Management and Leadership for Early Childhood Professionals6Not offered in 2017
EDGY905Healthy Lifestyles for Pre-School Children: Physical Activity6Not offered in 2017
EDGY906Minor Project in the Early Years6Not offered in 2017
Plus two elective subjects chosen from any Master of Education specialisation (12cp)


Please note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 9 January, 2017