University Pathways

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE DIPLOMA GRADUATES

There are a number of appealing university options available to Early Childhood Education & Care Diploma Graduates, including full-time or part-time and on-campus or distance options in Early Childhood and/or Education.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Graduates may apply for entry (with credit up to 1.5 years) into universities offering:

B.Education
B.Early Childhood Education
B.Teaching
B.Teaching (Primary)
B.Arts (major in Early Childhood Education)

Depending on the university selected, the B.Education pathways can lead into a teaching position in years K-6 in a primary school setting. In some universities you may also further your studies to include a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) or B.Teaching (Primary Education).

Click link to university options list: University Pathways – Early Childhood Education and Care

UNIVERSITY OPTIONS FOR ALL DIPLOMA GRADUATES

Many of the above university pathways offer a range of appealing and flexible study options which will allow you to:

enter the workforce full-time whilst completing a degree externally – online
enrol as a full-time student at university and study on campus
enter the workforce full-time and enrol at university later

University options are flexible – you can change your study mode throughout your course from part-time to full-time and from on-campus to distance – and back – as often as you wish.

Our university programs and articulation pathways are constantly being updated as new (guaranteed entry) agreements between Bedford College and individual universities are made. To ensure that you receive the latest information, please contact the College and speak to our course adviser.

Recent Bedford College diploma graduates are now enrolled at:

Macquarie University, Western Sydney University, Australian Catholic University, Sydney University, Newcastle University, University of Technology (UTS), Wollongong University, Canberra University, University New England (UNE), Charles Sturt University, University of Notre Dame and Avondale College.

Natalie & Tim go to Uni

Natalie Tran – Business Graduate:
“After completing my HSC I had no clue what I wanted to study. I didn’t think I would make it into university so I chose Bedford College as my pathway, and it’s been my best decision yet.

The teachers at Bedford College were so supportive in my studies and were willing to help me with any problems. My education at Bedford College taught me life skills and self confidence. I was offered a job during my work experience at Carol & O’Dea Lawyers and was also accepted into UTS University to study a Bachelor of Business. I plan to further my studies at university as well as work part time. I had a blast studying at Bedford and I hope you do too!”

Tim Olazo – Early Childhood Graduate:
“Before I started at Bedford College, I was unsure of my options but wanted to study a course which helped me towards achieving my primary teaching career. My Youth Leader told me about Bedford College and it sounded like the perfect course for me, as it would help me gain entry into a University Degree.

When I finished my Bedford course one of the biggest joys of my life was when I was accepted into a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Sydney University.

I made so many great friends at Bedford and I am really thankful for what I have achieved. My focus is now completing university and I am really excited and nervous at the same time!

Thank you Bedford College and Staff for making it happen for me”.