Program Overview

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Overview

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at the University of Melbourne is a graduate coursework program that equips students with the skills and knowledge to become early years learning and development specialists. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of early childhood education, including the latest research and practices in the field.

Key Features

• Become an early years educator: Gain accreditation to work as an educator in early years settings in Australia.
• Access an unparalleled placement experience: Become an active member of an early childhood setting from semester one, with support from a centre-based Mentor Teacher and a university-based Clinical Specialist.
• Take advantage of guaranteed entry: Students with a University of Melbourne bachelor's degree can access early admission and a Commonwealth Supported Place (domestic students only). Year 12 students can secure their place with a Graduate Degree Package.

Course Overview

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is a two-year full-time or three-year part-time program that provides students with a comprehensive education in early childhood teaching. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to identify and support the individual learning needs of every child in their care.

Why Study the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at Melbourne?

The Faculty of Education at Melbourne is a vibrant learning environment where students join a community committed to changing lives through education. The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) draws on the latest in research and practice to equip students with key educational skills, including:

1. Evaluating learners' needs: Students learn how to evaluate children's individual learning needs across all backgrounds and abilities.
2. Providing foundational support: Students learn how to support young children in their social, emotional, and cognitive development during the formative early years.
3. Exploring Indigenous perspectives: Students build a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being, enabling them to develop inclusive learning activities.

Student Support

The University of Melbourne offers a range of support services to students, including:

1. Course planning and academic skills advice: Students can meet with an advisor or attend a workshop to make the most of their studies.
2. Mentoring opportunities: Students can learn more about academic and peer mentoring opportunities.
3. Global exchange and overseas study support: Students can explore overseas study opportunities with a wide range of global partners.
4. Fees and scholarship information: Students can get on top of their finances and learn about scholarships.
5. Visa information: Students can have their visa questions answered.
6. Wellbeing and accommodation: Students can understand options for financial support, accommodation, and counselling.
7. Student administration: Students can get help with all aspects of student admin, including organising their student cards and IT.

Who Should Study the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)?

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is suitable for those who are:

• Seeking to gain a qualification accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) to teach specialised early years learning and development.
• Pursuing a career in children's services coordination, early childhood research, policy formation, quality regulation and assessment, or positions involving early intervention for children with special needs.

Related Study Areas

• Education
• Teaching

Program Details

• Course code: MC-TEACHEC
• Duration: 2 years full-time / 3 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: February, July
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available