Overview

Please note that this online programme is not valid for Student Visa applications in Australia. However, it are available to international students in Australia on other visa types or to students studying from overseas.

The Early Childhood and Primary - Religious Education degree from Australian Catholic University (ACU) cultivates graduates to be articulate and passionate teachers who are committed to the generation and dissemination of knowledge, skills and attitudes that can facilitate the implementation of high-quality early childhood and primary education for all children. Top 50 worldwide in Education Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024 and 1st in Australia Theology, Divinity And Religious Studies QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Combine the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education with this course to gain the certification, knowledge, skills and competencies needed to teach religious education in Catholic schools.

Career opportunities:

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

early childhood education
primary school education
religious education
education research
play education specialist
curriculum development
education consulting
policy development

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (B-12)
The Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy (B-12)
Health, Wellbeing and Physical Education (B-12 Years)
Reflecting on Faith, Recontextualising Tradition
Change and Continuity in Religious Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00 , International

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06 July - Closing date for applications for courses commencing in ACU Term 3

Language

English

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Early Childhood Education View 10 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.

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General requirements

CRICOS Reg 00004G

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:

have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, with:
subject content studies equivalent to one year of full-time study in one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum; including
subject content studies equivalent to one quarter of a year in a selected subject specialisation.
demonstrate suitability for teaching as evidenced by completion of the relevant State assessment which will be provided in the application process.

Applicants who completed Bachelor degrees outside Australia should review Admission to Coursework Programs Policy to determine if they are required to meet additional English Language Proficiency requirements for entry into the course.

Applicants seeking teacher registration in Australia should check with state registration bodies to confirm English Language Proficiency requirements for teacher registration.

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Tuition Fees

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9676 AUD / year

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National: Commonwealth supported

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