Overview

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.

By taking the Early Childhood program at Macquarie University, 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.

Career Opportunities

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees and courses in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree or course provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research

Independent Education Project

Innovation and Change in Educational Organisations

Families in Context

Issues in Early Childhood Policy and Pedagogy

Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-07-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-07-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-02-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-02-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Educational Research Early Childhood Education View 205 other Masters in Education in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 083783K

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
or
AQF level 7 bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent and two years relevant approved work experience

Tuition Fee

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International

33800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33800 AUD per year during 18 months.

National: commonwealth supported

Living costs for Sydney

1882 - 3547 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.