Masters (Coursework)
School of Education
The Master of Education (Early Childhood) provides an opportunity for educators with practical teaching experience to continue their professional development. In particular, you develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of teaching in the early years, and engage with current theories and policies on working with young children from 0-8 years.
A student applying for the Master of Education (Early Childhood) must have all of the following:
Designed for primary and early childhood educators, our Master of Education (Early Childhood) is a highly flexible and practical degree. Because we understand that our students often have demanding work/life commitments this program is available both on Campus and online. Courses are offered in a variety of ways including face-to-face intensive mode, external semester mode and fully-online. The mode of courses is provided on the post-graduate schedule of offerings each year.
The program consists of eight courses: two compulsory courses, one elective and five specialisation courses. The Master of Education (Early Childhood) is a highly stimulating degree and with the guidance of experienced teachers, you develop the ability to critically analyse, design and implement proactive approaches to early childhood education.
Specialisation courses
Integration in Early Years' Settings Practicum Experience is embedded within the coursework (two weeks with babies and toddlers aged 0-2 years within a childcare context and 10 weeks with children aged 3-5 years within a school or childcare context)
Please note: Students who already hold an ECE qualification are not required to undertake the practicum. In its place, students complete the course entitled Education Children with Special Needs.
For a list of courses available please see Schedule of Courses 2022.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.