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Master of Early Childhood Education

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Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
* Become a highly-qualified early years teacher * Complete placement in a Victorian school * Receive ongoing support throughout studies and placement * Graduate extremely employable * Become eligible for full teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
86.00%

Masters (Coursework)

Joondalup
Provides a nationally accredited initial teaching qualification for students who have already obtained a Bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification in areas other than Education.
Entry Requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to have a discipline-specific bachelor or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of school provision. Professional experience cannot be accepted as an alternative to completion of the bachelor degree. All applicants are required to satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.
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    Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree; or
    • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

    English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
    • Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$4,450 per year / $8,900 total
International Tuition Fees
$36,200 per year / $72,400 total
Graduate Satisfaction
81.00%

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
* Become a highly-effective early childhood and primary teacher * Unparalleled support during your studies and placements
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Masters (Coursework)

Fremantle
Are you a career-focused educator with practical experience and an interest in early childhood education?
Entry Requirements

A student applying for the Master of Education (Early Childhood) must have all of the following:

  • Hold the equivalent of a four year teaching qualification;
  • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher; and
  • At least three years of full-time professional experience in primary or early childhood teaching.

English Language Test Scores

Education students who have English as an additional language and are admitted on the basis of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment, are only admitted if they have attained an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 8.0 (with no score below 7 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening).

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
91.30%

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
* Become a highly effective early childhood and primary teacher * Unparalleled support during your studies and placements * Graduate extremely employable * Become eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority...
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
86.00%

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
* Become a highly-qualified early years teacher * Complete placement in a Victorian school
Duration
2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) prepares you for dual registration to teach in early childhood education and across all primary years as a generalist teacher.
Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree from an approved institution.

All applicants must also:

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$32,652 per year / $65,304 total

Masters (Coursework)

Toowoomba
The Master of Education (Early Childhood) will extend your expertise in the field of early childhood education.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Approved bachelor degree, or equivalent, in education. Candidates with a bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a non-related discipline may be eligible for entry into USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Education. Upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4. 0, they may apply for entry into the Master of Education. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Nov
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$6,560 per year / $9,840 total
Graduate Satisfaction
81.80%

Masters (Coursework)

Magill, Mawson Lakes
We are South Australia's largest tertiary provider for education degrees. Practical leaning is a major focus and you will gain industry experience starting in your first semester.
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
International Tuition Fees
$31,900 per year / $63,800 total

Masters (Coursework)

Bankstown
We all had that one teacher who made a difference in our life. Western prepares you to be that person. This degree offers a mix of theory and real-world experience, so you emerge as a highly sought-after early-childhood and/or primary school teacher.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
2.5 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$28,320 per year / $70,800 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.80%

Master of Early Childhood Education overview

Master degrees in this field provide exceptional professional knowledge, providing chances to learn of educational leadership, clinical practice and focuses on infant development progressing to higher age ranges. The University of Melbourne offers programs that take two years to complete if undergone full time, with part time options readily available. These allow graduates to become well acquainted with early childhood education and equip them with the means to pursue a fulfilling career.

Employment options

Master degrees holders are well equipped for the wealth of career opportunities mentioned here, as these programs comprehensively equip graduates with the patience and theoretical understanding to face them. Careers in youth work, for instance, become far more viable after completing these full two year programs. Working for Families Australia and similar institutions as a family support worker is equally viable.

Scholarships and funding

The Brennan Family Foundation Scholarship is an exclusive opportunity for Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) students. It covers a large portion of tuition fees for high achievers that have demonstrable leadership skills. The criteria for ‘high achieving’ and ‘demonstrable leadership skills’ are not officially listed, but students can contact the University of Sydney and learn more about this scholarship here for more information. It is recommended to apply for this opportunity regardless of the ambiguity, as most other subject areas don’t have dedicated scholarships.

General scholarships like the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund are also available to Master of Early Childhood Education students, but they tend to cover far less than the former scholarship and have stricter requirements. It is thereby recommended to exhaust that opportunity first before delving into others.

Prerequisites and selection process

Prospective students tend to only require a bachelor degree in any discipline to enter, making these programs quite accessible. Some institutions like Flinders University will actually deny entry to students who already hold a qualification in this area, making it a program strictly for aspirants in their case.

Many institutions like the University of Melbourne or Flinders will enforce completion of a literacy and numeracy test to ensure applicants are sufficiently competent in these areas. Others will require GPA in prior study to be a credit (65%) or higher.