Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Summary When children are exposed to positive educational experiences prior to school, their learning capabilities – and in turn, their chances of excelling in school – are greatly improved. Quality early childhood education provides a strong foundation for learning, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills. The…
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Summary
When children are exposed to positive educational experiences prior to school, their learning capabilities – and in turn, their chances of excelling in school – are greatly improved. Quality early childhood education provides a strong foundation for learning, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills.
The Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) qualifies you to teach children aged from birth to five years in prior-to-school settings such as childcare centres or preschools. It also prepares you for other roles in children’s services.
Key features
Study in state-of-the-art facilities
Access training through Macquarie’s on-campus Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre. Study within a research-active environment
Study at Australia’s foremost uni for early childhood education research (Survey of research achievement, The Australian, 2020). Combine your learning with practical and professional experience
Undertake professional experience in early childhood settings, and make connections between theory and real-world practice. Hands-on experiences from first year
Undertake professional experience in early childhood settings to make connections between theory and practice.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Director in prior-to-school setting
Early childhood education adviser
Long day care centre teacher
Preschool teacher
Researcher
Teacher in prior to school settings or primary schools
Employers
Long day care centres
Preschools
Prior-to-school services
Work, health and safety agencies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
