Central Queensland University
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is ideal if you already hold a non-education three-year bachelor degree and wish to start a diverse and rewarding teaching career in early childhood. Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible to teach across the Australian Curriculum in the Preparatory Year to Year 2 in Australian primary schools as well as in early childhood settings such as long day care settings and kindergartens.
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is an initial teacher education course that will prepare you to qualify for professional registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, the administering body in Queensland and teaching across the Australian Curriculum in the Preparatory Year to Year 2 in Australian primary schools and in early childhood settings (long day care settings and kindergartens/pre-prep).
Delivery mode
Central Queensland University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold:
- A completed 3 year non-education Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree, or overseas equivalent qualification, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 which has been completed within the last 10 years* ; and
- Successful completion of at least 8 units (1 year full-time equivalent study) relevant to either one, or a combination, of the learning areas from the primary school curriculum (below):
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- The Arts
- Civics and Citizenship
- Economics and Business
- Health and Physical Education
- Technologies
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) will prepare you for the following roles.
Curriculum Developer
A Curriculum Developer designs and updates educational programs for schools, universities, or training institutions. You might work in an education...
Early Childhood Teacher
An Early Childhood Teacher educates young children in the years before they begin primary school. You might work in a childcare centre, a kindergar...
Kindergarten Teacher
A Kindergarten Teacher develops learning programs for children in the years before they enter primary school. You might work in a kindergarten faci...
Primary School Teacher
A Primary School Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering educational content, and creating a supportive classroom environmen...
About Central Queensland University
CQUniversity Australia has been on a phenomenal trajectory in recent years and its remarkable growth in student numbers, new courses, new campuses, infrastructure and reputation has seen it emerge as one of Australia’s truly great universities.
