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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

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

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)

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

Master of Teaching Early Childhood

Masters (Coursework)

On-line Learning, Ballarat - Mt Helen
Hear from our students
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
86.10%

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Masters (Coursework)

On-line Learning, Ballarat - Mt Helen
Hear from our students
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
86.10%

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)

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

Master of Education (Early Childhood)

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%

Master of Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years)

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 Education - Early Childhood Specialisation

Masters (Coursework)

Kelvin Grove, External
Entry Requirements
1.5-year program entry requirements

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

1-year program entry requirements

You must have one of the following recognised:

  • bachelor honours degree in teaching or education; or
  • bachelor degree in any discipline plus graduate certificate in teaching or education; or
  • graduate diploma (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; or
  • bachelor degree in teaching or education followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in teaching or education.

If you qualify for the 1-year program you will be automatically granted 48 credit points of general advanced standing towards the option units. This will be confirmed in your offer letter.

July intake

If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more

1.5 year program

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1 year program

  • A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) and a completed recognised Graduate Certificate (or higher) in the field of Education with GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree in the field of education with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in teaching or education. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
85.30%
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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Masters (Coursework)

Kelvin Grove
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

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 requirements

You 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 ranks

You 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.

Find out more about how to Apply with Higher Education Study

Adjustments to your selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you're eligible for an adjustment to your election rank

Overseas qualifications

We 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 proficiency

We 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:

  • IELTS (Academic): 7.5 or better overall with speaking and listening subscores of 8.0 or better and no other subscore below 7.0

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

Entry requirements

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

At least one year 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 and physical education and technologies.
Additional entry requirements

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:

  • Rank a series of potentially appropriate statement responses in order of what you think is most to least important.
  • Provide two x 500 word written statements addressing the categories and indicators as outlined on the Teacher Entry Fact Sheet.

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.

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
93
Graduate Satisfaction
85.30%

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

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

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.

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