Master of Early Childhood (1.5 years)
Master of Early Childhood (1.5 years)
Summary A child’s early years are key to predicting their success in school and life. Their early learning experiences are critical determining factors for their emotional, social and intellectual development. When they’re exposed to high-quality early educational opportunities, their trajectory for success is greatly improved. The Master of Early Childhood…
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Summary
A child’s early years are key to predicting their success in school and life. Their early learning experiences are critical determining factors for their emotional, social and intellectual development. When they’re exposed to high-quality early educational opportunities, their trajectory for success is greatly improved.
The Master of Early Childhood will enhance your professional and theoretical knowledge of factors that impact a child’s emotional, social and intellectual development. You’ll learn about current research and new developments in infant and toddler curriculum and pedagogy, child development, play, creative arts, language and literacy, STEM, and management and leadership in early childhood contexts. And you’ll engage critically in theoretical and policy debates relevant to those working with young children and their families.
Key features
Benefit from the latest research in early childhood education
Study at Australia’s foremost uni for early childhood education research: Survey of research achievement, The Australian, 2020. Solve a substantive educational issue of your choice
Undertake a research unit that will allow you to apply your classroom learning in a rigorous and scholarly way. Continue to work full-time while you study
Complement your on-campus learning with online discussion tools and virtual classrooms. Gain key practical skills on campus
Visit, observe and learn within Macquarie’s world-renowned Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Early childhood education adviser
Early childhood education researcher
Early childhood leader
Early childhood media and publishing professional
Early childhood policy or curriculum developer
Early childhood setting manager
Employers
Childcare centres
Government agencies and departments
NGOs
Universities
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.
