The addition of Honours offers a higher-level qualification, which will set you apart from your competitors and provide increased employment opportunities.Honours is a focused approach to learning and is attainable and achievable by all, including you. It adds no extra time to your degree, and you will develop planning, problem solving and critical thinking skills that are essential for a career as a contemporary educator.This degree is solely focused on early childhood education, preparing you for a successful career in this specialised field. The curriculum is informed by our above world-class research and much of the learning is practical in nature, ensuring you graduate career-ready. The practical component begins in the first six months, giving you the opportunity early on to experience exactly what the job is all about.Overseas professional experience is also available to interested students, with the University offering the opportunity for you to undertake up to 20 days of professional experience as part of an overseas placement.The aim of this degree is to provide you with knowledge across a range of contexts. The learning is largely practically-based, and centres heavily on the principles and concepts relating to early childhood development and learning, as well as curriculum planning for learners aged from birth to eight years of age.<br><br>Career outcomes - :The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) degree offers a range of diverse employment options beyond teaching only specific roles.The Honours degree will equip you with an additional qualification and specialised skills which will enhance your employment prospects if you choose to continue into teaching. The specialised teaching field shows promising job prospects Australia-wide, with strong long-term growth. Careers to consider include:<br><br>childcare educator: encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of children aged from birth to four years of age <br>kindergarten teacher: responsible for a child's first education experience, this role often encompasses introducing basic skills, including letters, numbers, social science and behavioural skills <br>preschool teacher: educate and care for children aged three to five years <br>junior primary teacher: develop lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and facilitate classroom learning for children aged five to eight