Overview

This Early Childhood Education Major (MTeach) programme from Curtin University is designed for those who aim to teach children from kindergarten to year 2, or work with children aged 0–8 in early childhood education and care.

You will learn about the school curriculum, general pedagogical approaches and the management and leadership of early childhood education and care centres.

What you'll learn

demonstrate cultural responsiveness and respectful engagement with local First Peoples and a diversity of cultures

demonstrate a capacity for leadership through critical thinking, reflective and innovative practices based on local, national and international research, and engagement in ongoing professional learning

apply relevant theory and research to enhance the learning experiences and outcomes of learners from a diversity of backgrounds and aspirations

apply high-level discipline knowledges and understandings to demonstrate pedagogical capabilities, including planning and delivering effective teaching and learning experiences in the technologically enhanced learning environment, with demonstrated impact for all learners

Careers

Early childhood teacher

Junior primary teacher

Education advisor and reviewer

Early learning centre manager

Nanny

Early learning centre educator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing Positive Learning Environments

Family and Community Contexts

Health, Safety and Physical Education in Early Childhood

Numeracy for 5 to 8 Year-Olds

Creative and Media Arts in Early Childhood

Creative Technologies

Early Literacies and Play-Based Pedagogies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International

More details

Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Teaching Early Childhood Education View 25 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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General requirements

CRICOS 098318A

You must have a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution, with at least one year of study in an area relating to the early years, or the primary or secondary curricula.

Applicants will also be required to engage in assessment of non-academic attributes in order to reflect on their suitability for teaching. Students will be responsible for meeting any costs associated with this assessment process.

You also need to meet a minimum standard of English Language Proficiency, as you are required to teach others in English during your professional experience placements.

Entry to this course will not be possible based on work experience alone. This is consistent with current practice for courses in the School of Education. This course is not suitable for qualified Secondary teachers wishing to change their subject specialisation.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37066 AUD / year

≈ 37066 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4600 AUD / year

≈ 4600 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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