Master of Teaching at Monash University

As an early childhood teacher, you will support young learners and their families as advocates, enablers, custodians and thinkers; global citizens in yet-to-be-imagined futures. On completing this diploma, you will become an innovative and attuned professional teacher with the knowledge, skills and experience to work in private enterprise, government agencies and community-based early childhood education settings locally and globally. At the end of your studies, you'll be qualified to teach in early childhood setting in Victoria and hold transferrable skills to work here. Should you be interested in teaching outside of Victoria or overseas, registration will be subject to the criteria of the relevant state or overseas accrediting authorities. You are encouraged to contact the relevant authority to determine if this qualification will allow you to teach in their jurisdiction.

The Master of Philosophy aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis. Upon completion of a master by research degree, you may apply to be considered for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.

This industry-relevant postgraduate qualification is for students who have already completed a three-year bachelor degree and would like to increase their employment prospects with an early childhood qualification. The curriculum is practical in nature and is solely focused on the education of children from birth to eight years of age. Practical learning is a major component and you will complete four supervised placements in childcare, preschool/kindergarten and junior primary schools, totalling 80 days. The Early Childhood specialisation is taught at the Magill campus only. Advanced Standing You may be eligible for Advanced Standing and complete the requirements of this qualification in one year. Please see the entry requirements for further details. This degree has been designed to develop skilled, committed and flexible early childhood educators. The focus is on practical learning, particularly relating to the principles and concepts relevant to early childhood development and learning. You will focus on four major areas: child development curriculum studies professional experience education studies You will also study mandatory courses in: English mathematics science Courses studied will include on-campus lectures and workshops; some courses will also be offered fully online or with online support. Learning will be supplemented with online lectures, learning activities, readings and discussion boards. During the degree you will participate in four supervised placements in childcare, preschool/kindergarten and junior primary schools, totalling 80 days.