Course Catalogue

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

If you already hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field other than education, the Master of Teaching Birth to Five Years will enable you to become an accredited early childhood teacher in two years. You will help children nurture strong learning foundations, self-confidence and inclusivity through play and creative learning techniques. Gain practical skills to deliver age-appropriate literacy, music and mathematics lesson plans in a creative and engaging way.

Study either online or on campus, part-time or full-time, with additional flexibility to switch between study modes. On graduating, you'll be eligible to register as a teacher in the early childhood and care sector in all states of Australia.

This course will develop your awareness of the environmental and cultural influences on teaching and learning and explores the needs of learners and communities with diverse linguistic and cultural orientations, including Indigenous learners.

Apply your learning with 60 days of professional experience in prior to school and early childhood and care settings.

Relevant fields of previous study include art, music, technologies, English, health and physical education, mathematics, science or humanities and social sciences (e.g. history and geography).

Students will complete a minimum of 60 days professional experience.

This course has been accredited through the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) . Upon graduating, you will be recognised as an Early Childhood Teacher by ACECQA and be eligible for Provisional Teacher Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory (TRB NT). Requirements in other Australian states and territories may differ. To find out if your state or territory requires you to be a registered teacher to work as an Early Childhood Teacher, visit ACECQA - Early childhood teacher registration and accreditation. 

This qualification prepares graduates for employment as Early Childhood Teachers working with children from birth to five years in prior-to-school settings, including early learning centres, long day care services, family day care, and preschools (including preschools attached to schools in the Northern Territory).