Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)
Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)
Summary When children are exposed to high-quality educational experiences before starting school, their learning capabilities and in turn their chances of excelling in school are greatly improved. Quality early childhood education provides the foundation for reading, maths and science, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills. The…
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Summary
When children are exposed to high-quality educational experiences before starting school, their learning capabilities and in turn their chances of excelling in school are greatly improved. Quality early childhood education provides the foundation for reading, maths and science, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills.
The Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years) will provide you with the specialist knowledge and skills you need to work in prior-to-school settings, such as preschools and child care centres. Accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), this degree enables you to obtain a professional qualification as a teacher of young children.
Key features
Gain key practical skills on campus
Visit, observe and learn within the world-renowned Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre. Learn from expert teachers
Learn from academics who are active early childhood researchers leading projects at regional, national and international levels. Develop analytical and research skills
Acquire a range of skills that will prove to be invaluable in your professional work as a highly qualified teacher. 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.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Early childhood teacher
Employers
Early childhood service providers
Government agencies and departments
NGOs
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.
