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Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

Monash's Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education is a graduate-entry qualification for people with an undergraduate degree in any relevant discipline who want to teach children from birth through to school entry, one of five specialisations offered under Monash's Master of Teaching. Coursework builds the professional teaching knowledge and pedagogical skills specific to early years learning and development, alongside placements in early childhood settings that expose students to the realities of working with very young children before graduation. The course prepares graduates for the specific developmental, relational and curriculum demands of early childhood education, distinct from primary or secondary teaching, covering how young children learn best through play-based and relationship-focused approaches. It suits career-changers and recent graduates from any discipline who've decided on early childhood teaching specifically, rather than primary or secondary teaching, and admission is competitive, generally requiring at least a credit average in a prior bachelor's degree.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$46,400
Application feeA$125

English test scores

IELTS7 overall
PTE65 overall

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Course structure

  • The course comprises 96 points of study
  • Part A. Core studies
  • Part B. Education studies
  • Part C. Curriculum studies and Part D. Professional experience. The mandatory course requirements listed below must also be completed. The nature and proportion of units required among these themes will differ depending upon your specialisation. You must complete one of the following specialisations: Early childhood education Early childhood and primary education Primary education Primary and secondary education Secondary education

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.

Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.

Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.

Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average. Admission into the course is competitive and may require a higher overall average than the minimum requirement. Students applying for the dual-sector Early Childhood and Primary Education specialisation must have at least one year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum. Students applying for the Primary Education specialisation must have at least one year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum. Students applying for the Primary and Secondary Education specialisation must have at least one year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum and at least a major study* in one secondary teaching area. Students applying for the ...

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