Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
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 Education (Early Childhood Education) is part of an innovative suite of new education degrees being pioneered by Macquarie. Streamlined and future focused, the degrees provide the opportunity to undertake full-time employment as a conditionally accredited teacher during fourth year. Your studies will be integrated into your work via a hybrid program of ‘learn, plan, do, reflect’ cycles delivered through education networks helmed by expert teachers. In your first year, you’ll study a set of core units that explore inclusive practices, technology in the classroom, cultural and linguistic diversity, sustainability teaching, the integration of Indigenous knowledge in the classroom, and how children learn. In your second and third years, you’ll study units focused on early childhood education, and you’ll undertake your first professional experience placements. The streamlined nature of the degree, in conjunction with the extensive placements, means you’ll graduate wholly equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage modern early childhood education settings.
Key features
Study key topics reflective of future classrooms
Examine national priorities such as literacy and numeracy, diverse educational settings and factors that impact child development.
Expand on your core units with essential and elective units
Study essential areas such as child development, play and STEM, and electives including music, media, human nature and health.
Be part of the exclusive DoE Hub School Program
Join the state’s best professional experience program and be supervised by teachers known for their expertise in teacher training.
Flexibly wrap your studies around your paid placement
Study while you teach via an innovative out-of-hours online study program delivered by a community of teaching leaders.
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.
