Flinders University
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) consists of 72 units over two years, taken as 36 units per year in a full-time load or the equivalent on a part-time basis.
The study program includes studies in the fields of developmental psychology, sociology, curriculum, and pedagogy to equip graduates with the specialist knowledge, skills and dispositions to be transformative educators, active change agents and advocates for young children, and champions of social justice and equity in a diverse range of contexts and communities.
Our cooperative education and professional experience topics offer substantial opportunities to bridge the theory-practice divide, enabling you to work independently, reflexively and collaboratively on curriculum and research inquiries that seek to actively and meaningfully contribute to the lives of young children, families and communities, and the early childhood centres and schools that serve them.
Delivery mode
Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Applicants must hold an approved undergraduate bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
- The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree and admission normally will not be granted to applicants who already hold a teaching qualification in the same area.
Course fees
$8,248
$70,600
$8,248
$70,600
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 Flinders University
For over 50 years, Flinders has been a centre of inspiring achievement: from our pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.
Inspiration leads to innovation. But innovation is more than just a buzzword at Flinders.
It extends from our founding Vice-Chancellor Peter Karmel’s entreaty to ‘experiment and experiment bravely’ through to the creative, trailblazing work of our staff, students and alumni.
As we enter an era of disruptive change and remarkable technological innovation, Flinders is well prepared for this unpredictable, exciting future.
Our strong network of external links keeps our work dynamic, enabling us to connect across barriers to create enterprising solutions for the future, to make a difference by changing lives and, ultimately, the world.
