Teaching at Wollongong University

The Faculty of Education was formed in 1984 from the amalgamation of the former Department of Education of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Wollongong, and the nearby School of Education (Institute of Education). Since then the Faculty has grown rapidly and now employs over 60 academic and professional staff, and has more than 2200 students enrolled in its undergraduate and postgraduate programs in teacher education and training, and higher degree programs up to Doctoral level. Staff undertake teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate areas, and in most cases are also active researchers in their areas of expertise.

Organisation

The Faculty of Education operates as an integrated Faculty without formally separate departments. On offer are programs of study which range from undergraduate to postgraduate study with a particular emphasis on flexible delivery. The areas of pre service teacher education cover Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Science, Mathematics and Physical & Health Education and is coordinated by the Associate Dean Teacher Education.

Postgraduate study and research in the Faculty is coordinated by the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate along with the Director of the Graduate Teaching Program. The Faculty provides an orderly and coherent exposure to critical issues in contemporary educational theory and practice. We also provide an avenue for the professional development of teachers, education administrators and policy makers.

Bachelor of Primary Education

Duration: 4 years full-time (8 sessions)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Primary Education are able to teach children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The degree is aimed at developing professional primary school teachers who have a strong theoretical understanding of teaching and a sound basis of practical teaching skills.
Bachelor of Education - The Early Years

Duration: 4 years (8 sessions) full-time

The Bachelor of Education - The Early Years is an exciting new approach to early childhood teaching. A high level of practical community engagement work is embedded into the program, in addition to the usual professional experience requirements for education students. It has a strong social justice focus and offers unprecedented input from local and regional indigenous and other services, with ongoing community consultations.

Master of Education (Adult Education)

Duration: 1 year full-time (2 sessions)

The Master of Education (Adult Education) is designed to assist a broad range of practices in adult and further education, including adult and community education providers; professional or community organisations involved in adult education; TAFE programs in foundation studies.

Master of Education (Early Years Education)

Duration: 1 year (2 sessions) full-time

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 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.

Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Duration: 3 years full-time (6 sessions)

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