Master of Teaching Early Childhood
A two-year master’s programme to qualify as a teacher for early childhood and primary education in Australia.
Best for:Best for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in arts, sciences, humanities, or related fields seeking a teaching career in early childhood and primary education with flexible study options.
Overview
The Master of Teaching Early Childhood at Charles Darwin University is a two-year coursework programme designed for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in non-education fields. It prepares students to become qualified teachers for early childhood and primary education settings across Australia. The programme combines theoretical coursework with 80 days of professional placements in preschool and primary schools, ensuring practical experience. Students explore diverse teaching contexts, cultural influences on learning, and inclusive education practices, including Indigenous perspectives. Flexible study modes (online, on-campus, part-time, or full-time) accommodate varying schedules, and graduates meet national registration standards for teaching in early learning and primary schools.
What you'll do
- Develop teaching strategies tailored to diverse learners and contexts, including Indigenous and multicultural communities.
- Apply theoretical knowledge in 80 days of professional placements in early childhood and primary school settings.
- Explore environmental and cultural influences on teaching and learning through coursework and practical experience.
- Engage with contemporary issues in early childhood education, such as inclusive practices and literacy/numeracy development.
- Prepare for registration as a teacher in early learning and primary schools across Australia.
Requirements
Degree required: A recognized bachelor’s degree or equivalent international qualification with at least one year of full-time study in a relevant field such as art, music, technologies, English, health and physical education, mathematics, science, or humanities and social sciences.
Degree offered: Master of Teaching Early Childhood
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for coursework and placements).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in a relevant non-education field.
- Commitment to professional development through placements and coursework.
- Ability to engage with diverse cultural and linguistic contexts in teaching.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Must meet university and State/Territory pre-placement requirements before starting professional placements.
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How to apply
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Applicants must apply directly through the Charles Darwin University portal. The process involves submitting an application form, academic transcripts, and proof of meeting pre-placement requirements. Additional documents may be required depending on eligibility.
- CV or resume
- Academic transcripts (bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of meeting university and State/Territory pre-placement requirements
- Statement of intent or personal statement (if required)
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