D60011 Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to D4004 Graduate Certificate of Educational Research. 

If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65%, you may apply for admission to D4004 Graduate Certificate of Educational Research as a pathway to a graduate research degree.

Find out more about professional recognition and accreditation for your course at the Faculty of Education's professional recognition page.

The Master of Teaching Early Childhood Education will prepare you for a rewarding career as an educator in the early childhood sector. This course is designed for those with an undergraduate degree in any relevant discipline who wish to gain an early childhood teaching qualification.

You will develop advanced knowledge and skills in teaching and caring for infants and children (birth - 5 years of age) in childcare, kindergartens and preschools.  You will engage with contemporary theories and practices of early childhood education, developing inclusive practices that meet children's diverse needs and foster their creative, physical, personal, intellectual and social development. 

You will build a repertoire of teaching strategies, including play-based approaches, to foster children's learning and support key transitions, including the transition to school. Using curriculum frameworks, you will learn to design, implement and assess engaging learning experiences that support young children’s development in language and literacy; numeracy, science and technology; social and environmental education; creative arts and music; and physical and health education. 

You will also develop a deep understanding of the social, cultural and policy contexts of early childhood education, and build the skills needed to work effectively with families,  communities and a range of local and international early childhood services. You will learn how to implement child safety, protection and welfare policies and practices, and uphold the ethical and professional standards expected of teachers.     

Professional experience is embedded throughout the course, starting in your first semester and culminating in an extended supervised teaching experience in your final semester. Across 60 days of supervised professional experience in metropolitan, rural, remote or international settings, you will connect theory with practice and develop the professional capabilities needed to teach effectively within early childhood settings. 

The Master of Teaching Early Childhood Education will prepare you as a professional, effective educator ready for the workforce. As a graduate of the course, you will develop strong professional judgement to guide decision-making in your educational practice, enabling you to establish yourself as an effective, innovative, and inclusive educator, as well as a future leader in the profession.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.