Master of
Teaching (Early Childhood)
Australian Qualification Framework: Level 9
Note: International students can submit an expression of interest, as this course is currently pending CRICOS approval.
Overview
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) provides graduates with the initial qualification required for teaching in Australian early childhood settings. This course provides students with well-developed professional skills to become an early childhood teacher for children from birth to five years.
This course is designed for students, with a Bachelor degree in any discipline, a Graduate Diploma in early childhood teaching or an Australian or ACECQA approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with three years professional experience, who are seeking to become registered early childhood teachers.
Students will study a range of core subjects in early childhood contexts including child development, behaviour, diversity and leadership. They will also complete 60 days of practical experience working with children aged birth to 5 years in early childhood settings.
This qualification is FEE-HELP approved for eligible applicants.
Key Information
| Award | Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) |
| Duration | 2 Years Full Time (or 4 Years Part Time) |
| Study Mode | On-Campus* |
| Locations | Melbourne & Sydney Pending CRICOS approval |
| Indicative Start Date | Orientation Week Starts: 10 March 2025 Teaching Period Starts: 17 March 2025 |
| Course Fees | Indicative International Tuition Fee: $49,464 Indicative International Subject Fee: $3,054 |
*International students may study up to one-third of the subjects in a course online. Domestic students may study the full course online.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) prepares graduates for a rewarding career as an early childhood teacher. You will have the skills and knowledge to educate and care for children aged birth to five years in various settings such as preschools, childcare centres, occasional care and educational centres.
Students who successfully complete the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) may be eligible for entry to other degrees such as a Master of Education or a Doctor of Education.
Course Structure
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) comprises 16 equally weighted subjects of 6 credit points each (total of 96 credit points) delivered over six trimesters.
A typical full-time study load is 3 subjects per trimester, including completion of work placement in year 2.
Each trimester consists of twelve weeks of teaching.
Delivery & Workload
Course delivery for the The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is a combination of lectures, tutorials, student forums and independent study.
You should allow a notional 12 hours per week for each subject studied. Additionally, you should allow approximately 10 hours per week per subject for self-directed study to complete prescribed readings, practice skills, conduct research, and complete assessments at your own pace.
Subjects
Year 1
Year 2
Subject Code: EPRO501
Credit Points: 6
Subject Code: ETCH502
Credit Points: 6
Subject Code: ETCH503
Credit Points: 6
Subject Code: ETCH504
Credit Points: 6
Subject Code: ETCH505
Credit Points: 6
Subject Code: EPRO506
Credit Points: 6
Subject Code: ETCH507
Credit Points: 6
Subject Code: EPRO508
Credit Points: 6
Subject Code: EPRO509
Credit Points: 6
Subject Code: ETCH510
Credit Points: 6
Pre-Requisites: ETCH502, ETCH503, ETCH504, ETCH505, EPRO508
Subject Code: ETCH511
Credit Points: 6
Pre-Requisites: ETCH502, ETCH503, ETCH504, ETCH505, EPRO508
Subject Code: PLAC911
Credit Points: 6
Pre-Requisites: ETCH501, ETCH502, ETCH503, ETCH504, ETCH505, EPRO506, ETCH507, EPRO508, EPRO509
Co-Requisites: ETCH510, ETCH511
Subject Code: ETCH512
Credit Points: 6
Pre-Requisites: ETCH502, ETCH503, ETCH504, ETCH505, EPRO508
Subject Code: ETCH513
Credit Points: 6
Pre-Requisites: ETCH502, ETCH503, ETCH504, ETCH505, EPRO508
Subject Code: PLAC911
Credit Points: 6
Pre-Requisites: ETCH501, ETCH502, ETCH503, ETCH504, ETCH505, EPRO506, ETCH507, EPRO508, EPRO509, ETCH510, ETCH511, PLAC911
Co-Requisites: ETCH512, ETCH513
Subject Code: EPIR514
Credit Points: 6
Pre-Requisites: EPRO508, ETCH10, ETCH11, ETCH12, ETCH13
Subject Code: ELDR515
Credit Points: 6
Co-Requisites: EPIR514, ELDR515
Subject Code: PLAC911
Credit Points: 6
Pre-Requisites: ETCH501, ETCH502, ETCH503, ETCH504, ETCH505, EPRO506, ETCH507, ETCH508, ETCH509, ETCH510, ETCH511, PLAC911, ETCH512, ETCH513, PLAC911
Co-Requisites: EPIR514, ELDR515, PLAC911
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
At Ikon, your past studies or work experience can be acknowledged through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer.
RPL evaluates your previous skills and experience against the learning outcomes of Ikon subjects, potentially exempting you from studying certain subjects. Credit Transfer allows your previous studies to contribute towards your qualification, granting credits based on matched content and learning outcomes between equivalent qualifications. These pathways could help you to fast track your qualification, reducing study time and tuition fees.
Entry Requirements
Domestic Students
International Students
Academic Admissions Criteria
Applicants must have:
- A recognised Bachelor degree in any field; or
- A recognised Graduate Diploma of early childhood teaching
- An Australian or ACECQA approved equivalent Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with professional experience equivalent to three (3) years full-time (within the past 7 years).
Non-Academic Admissions Criteria
All applicants must submit a Teacher Education Teaching Statement demonstrating suitability to become an effective early childhood teacher.
Inherent Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate they can meet the ten domains of inherent requirements needed to successfully complete the course including : ethical behaviour, behavioural stability, legal, communication, cognition, relational skills, reflective skills, sensory abilities, strength and mobility and sustainable performance. To demonstrate this, applicants will need to complete an online questionnaire as part of the application process.
Placement Requirements
Below are additional course requirements students must meet prior to undertaking placement.
Working with children check
Students will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this course.
Immunisations
All students enrolled in an Early Childhood Teacher Program are required to provide validation of immunisation (Influenza, Whooping Cough, MMR, and COVID) for placement in early childhood settings.
Academic Admissions Criteria
Applicants must have:
- A recognised Bachelor degree in any field; or
- A recognised Graduate Diploma of early childhood teaching
- An Australian or ACECQA approved equivalent Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with professional experience equivalent to three (3) years full-time (within the past 7 years).
Non-Academic Admissions Criteria
All applicants must submit a Teacher Education Teaching Statement demonstrating suitability to become an effective early childhood teacher.
Inherent Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate they can meet the ten domains of inherent requirements needed to successfully complete the course including : ethical behaviour, behavioural stability, legal, communication, cognition, relational skills, reflective skills, sensory abilities, strength and mobility and sustainable performance. To demonstrate this, applicants will need to complete an online questionnaire as part of the application process.
English Language Proficiency
Equivalent IELTS 7.0 with no band less than 7.0.
Placement Requirements
Below are additional requirements students must meet prior to undertaking placement.
Working with children check
Students will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this course.
Immunisations
All students enrolled in an Early Childhood Teacher Program are required to provide validation of immunisation (Influenza, Whooping Cough, MMR, and COVID) for placement in early childhood settings.
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