Masters (Coursework)
Queensland's #1 choice for early education courses
Prepares you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a course not leading to teacher registration
Early childhood teachers work in early childhood education and care services, and Prep to Year 3 in primary schools
Demand for early childhood teachers is expected to increase
Increasing demand for early childhood teachers puts QUT graduates in the box seat for leadership roles in the early childhood education and care sector.
You must have a completed recognised 3 or 4 year bachelor degree not in education or in a course leading to teacher registration.
You must also have completed eight semester units (one year of full-time study) relevant to one or more learning areas in the primary school curriculum. Primary school curriculum areas are English mathematics science humanities and social sciences the arts (music drama dance media arts and visual arts) languages health physical education and technologies.
Additional entry requirementsYou must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.
To demonstrate this you must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of the course and profession. Details are available from the QTAC initial teacher education webpage.
If you've achieved a satisfactory result for one or more components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) at another institution the satisfactory result can be carried across with your admission application. You are not eligible to apply for a place in this course if one or more components of LANTITE remains at unsatisfactory after two test attempts for that component.
Selection ranksYou will be considered solely on the basis of the selection ranks from all of your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Your other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses will not be considered for this course.
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Adjustments to your selection rankAny adjustments you receive to your selection rank will be applied to this course.
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Overseas qualificationsWe will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If your previous studies were completed in a country other than Australia Canada New Zealand Republic of Ireland United Kingdom or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English you must provide evidence of your
English language proficiency. English language proficiencyWe require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:
The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.
A completed recognised 3 or 4 year bachelor degree not in education or in a course leading to teacher registration with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4 on QUT's 7 point scale (where 4 is a Pass); and
Pass the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria.
Applicants must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.
You must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of the course and profession. In the questionnaire you will be asked to:
QUT will send you details on how to complete the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria questionnaire and submit your written statements after you have lodged an application.
If you've achieved a 'satisfactory' result for one or more components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) at another institution the 'satisfactory' result can be carried across with your admission application. You are not eligible to apply for a place in this course if one or more components of LANTITE remains at 'unsatisfactory' after two test attempts for that component.
You will learn innovative ways to provide foundation programs for young learners from birth to eight years of age setting up these children for their lifelong learning journey. You will be supported by specialist early childhood academics and will experience real-world opportunities that prepare you to teach in early childhood. Our future-focused course will equip you with the skills and capabilities to manage learning programs and to develop your own professional identity as a teacher.
As this course qualifies you to teach to Year 3 in schools you will also undertake a primary specialisation in literacy as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The specialisation will enhance your skills in this national area of priority for primary schools.
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Depending on where you live you can choose on campus external or a blended approach to study that accommodates your other commitments and your preferred learning style.
If you choose external study you'll be part of an online learning community and in regular contact with our expert teaching staff. QUT provides a variety of online learning environments where you will participate fully receive expert knowledge and guidance and have easy access to course content.
You can undertake Professional Experience placements in your home region and the schedule will be released well in advance so you can plan ahead. If you need to borrow resources from the QUT Library these can be posted to your home address.
Evening on campus classes may be available for some units.
Experience our state-of-the-art Education Precinct at the heart of Kelvin Grove campus. With five levels dedicated to world-class teaching you'll have access to imaginatively designed face-to-face and online interactive learning spaces. A centrepiece of the Precinct is the Sphere a digital LED globe suspended over two floors with a changing menu of innovative visual content.
To prepare you to be an inspiring innovative and confident teacher for the future you'll be able to experiment and innovate in preparation for professional experiences in schools and early childhood centres. The spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning interaction and quiet individual research.
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to push boundaries be curious and innovate. Qualities you will in turn foster in the students you teach.
As an early childhood specialist you will be prepared to work as a qualified teacher in early learning centres kindergarten and Prep to Year 3 in primary school. A masters qualification can set you up for leadership roles in the early childhood profession. Your qualification can also allow you to work in other locations in Australia and overseas.
This course meets professional teaching standards for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and Queensland College of Teachers. Graduates are also recognised as qualified early childhood teachers under the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority framework. Applicants seeking teacher registration in Australia may be required to provide evidence of English Language proficiency levels. Further information is available from relevant registering bodies.
If you decide you do not wish to complete a course that leads to teacher registration you can consider an option to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies as an alternative education qualification. This qualification does not meet requirements of the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority framework.