Overview

The Teaching (Birth to Five Years) program at Macquarie University enables you to obtain a professional qualification as a teacher of young children.

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.

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 Opportunities

Professions

Early childhood teacher

Employers

Early childhood service providers

Government agencies and departments

NGOs

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Childhood Philosophy and Pedagogy

Health and Well-being in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Development

Early Childhood Professional Practice

Families in Context

Issues in Early Childhood Policy and Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Teaching Early Childhood Education View 98 other Masters in Teaching 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

105

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 058390B

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 55

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38900 AUD / year

≈ 38900 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

26200 AUD / year

≈ 26200 AUD / year

Additional Details

National:

Domestic commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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

Funding

Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia.

This includes a wide variety of long and short term opportunities for international students. The range of scholarships available can depend on the country you are from, with other eligibility factors including your field of study and academic or sporting achievements.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Teaching (Birth to Five Years).

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

Scholarships Information

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