Master of Education (Early Childhood)
More than a Masters: Your Path to Success
Our Master of Education (Early Childhood) is designed to be delivered online and is one of the only Masters programs in Australia specialising in early childhood.
The program offers leading edge curriculum content designed by our industry experts to reflect current trends and practices.
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Course Overview
Our Master of Education (Early Childhood) is an integrated, progressive postgraduate program of study comprising a nested Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate. At Ikon, we consider learning to be a lifelong skill. Whether you are already qualified as an early childhood teacher, or more broadly in education, these programs will prepare you to pursue leadership positions or explore roles in other areas of education, such as a specialised teaching professional, policy maker, education administrator, higher education academic, or educational researcher.
Throughout your learning you will develop specialist knowledge in contemporary early childhood educational contexts; playful pedagogies; thinking, creativity and curriculum; agentic digital citizenship; sustainability, kinship and nature; place pedagogy and community connections; operational service management; diverse learning and inclusive practices; wellbeing and trauma informed practices; leadership of educational contexts; and practitioner inquiry and research within the field of early childhood education.
Make a lasting difference. This course empowers you to become a true leader and transform the future of early childhood education globally.
This qualification is FEE-HELP approved for eligible applicants.
Key Information
| Award | Master of Education (Early Childhood) |
| Duration | 1.4 Years Full Time (or 2.8 Years Part-Time) |
| Study Mode | Online |
| Locations | Online |
| Intakes | February, May, September |
| Course Fees | Domestic (FEE-HELP available) International |
FEE-Help Approved Degrees
Ikon’s courses are priced by subject or module. Domestic students are able to pay via any of the options below:
- Tuition fees deferred via the Australian Government FEE-HELP loan scheme (if eligible).
- Payment upfront in advance of each trimester.
- Payment upfront in advance of each trimester and partially by tuition fees deferred via FEE-HELP
Fee-Help
Ikon’s higher education courses are approved for FEE-HELP. For more information about FEE-HELP, visit the StudyAssist website.
Why Study With Us?
Over 20 Years of Academic Excellence
As a centre of excellence in education with purpose, we deliver specialised courses in arts therapy, counselling, psychotherapy, and early childhood education, all aimed at empowering our students to positively transform lives.
Career-ready Training
Gain relevant industry experience and build professional connections through our transformative learning approach and supervised 98% placement rate work placements.
Learn from Expert Educators
Our industry specialists bring their extensive practical experience into the classroom. They are passionate about preparing you for your career ahead.
What we do at Ikon
At Ikon, we foster curiosity and growth through transformative learning. We support you through impactful learning experiences, providing quality education and practical industry skills. As part of our nurturing community, you’ll be championed in your journey towards personal and professional success.
Our specialised programs in arts therapy, counselling and psychotherapy, and early childhood education are all designed to empower students to make meaningful contributions to their chosen field. We recognise the importance of practical experience for your professional journey. Our immersive placements provide opportunities to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges, enhancing your skillset and career prospects.
Grow with Ikon. Start your journey.
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