Course Overview

About This Course

This degree qualifies graduates to teach children aged birth to five years in a broad range of prior to school settings. The program focusses on developing specialist knowledge of young children's learning and development and to plan, implement and evaluate curriculum and learning experiences in preschool, childcare and community programs. Students explore a range of philosophical, theoretical and practical aspects of learning and teaching which equips them with the professional capacity to respond to the complexity and diversity of children, families and communities in Australian society. A key component of this program is focussed on the development of leadership and advocacy skills with an emphasis on working collaboratively with families and communities to achieve the best learning outcomes for young children.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Levels 23 & 24, 123 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Selection rank (ATAR) of 75, or an approved equivalent

International students:

Selection rank (ATAR) of 75, or an approved overseas equivalent
IELTS (Academic) overall band 7.5 with minimum sub-scores: listening 8, reading 7, writing 7, speaking 8, or an approved equivalent
CRICOS-registered course - a valid student visa is required to study on campus

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This degree qualifies graduates to teach children aged birth to five years in prior to school settings such as preschools and childcare.
Graduates have specialist knowledge of young children's learning and development and are often employed as educational leaders to oversee the curriculum and learning experiences for children.
Early Childhood teachers are often found in senior leadership positions in larger children's services organisations and therefore a key component of this program is focussed on the development of advocacy and leadership skill development.
Graduates can be employed in a range of prior to school settings as well as child and family programs in government and non-government organisations both in Australia and overseas.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL / ACECQA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units41 units

EDST2100

Language and Literacies

EDST2601

Teaching English 1: Foundations of Reading and Writing Instruction

ECHE1300

Health and Wellbeing

ECHE1200

History and Philosophy of Early Childhood

EDST1518

Practice of Teaching: Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Pedagogy

ECHE2180

Child Development in the Preschool and Primary School Years

EDST2510

Understanding the Brain, Development and Learning

EDST2500

Practice of Teaching: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

EDST2010

Practice of Teaching: Introduction to the Early Childhood Context

EDST1510

Understanding Science and Mathematics for Primary Teachers

EDST2140

STEAM Integration in the Early Years

ECHE3100

Play-based Curriculum: Discovery and Creativity in Outdoor Environments

EDST2550

Engaging with the Outdoors as a Learning Environment

ECHE1180

Infancy and Early Development

EDST1508

Understanding Child Development: Infants and Young Children

EDST4511

Embracing Educational Leadership: Relationships with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities

ECHE3260

Working with Families, Communities and Other Professionals in Education Settings

ECHE4200

The Educational Leader

EDST3520

Teaching Mathematics, and Science and Technology in Early Childhood

ECHE2320

Mathematical and Scientific Thinking in the Early Years

ECHE3330

Inclusive Education

EDST3020

Practice of Teaching: Outdoor Learning Environments

ECHE1310

The Arts in Children's Lives

ECHE3150

Leading and Managing as Early Childhood Teachers

ECHE2200

Early Years Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Australian Context

ECHE4540

Creativity and the Arts

EDST4060

Practice of Teaching: Transition to the Early Childhood Profession

EDST4050

Practice of Teaching: Making Learning Visible with Infants and Toddlers

ECHE1130

Play Based Approaches to Early Childhood Learning and Development

ECHE3110

Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDST2120

Language and Literacy Learning in Early Childhood

EDST4200

Using and Interpreting Educational Data

ABST1000

Introducing Indigenous Australia

EDST1505

Understanding Sustainability

EDUC1070

Introduction to Educational Studies

EDST1501

Understanding Inclusion in a Diverse World

EDST1010

Learning and Development: An Introduction for Educators

EDST1500

Understanding Learners and Learning Environments

EDST1000

Exploring Australian Education: Social and Historical Contexts

EDST3160

Working as Early Childhood Centre Directors

EDUC3990

Professional Capability: Policy, Theory, Pedagogy

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What HSC English subjects are accepted for entry into this course?

Macquarie University accepts English Standard, English as an Additional Language or Dialect, English Advanced, English Extension 1, and English Extension 2 for entry. The minimum requirement is Band 5 for Standard, EAL/D, and Advanced, and E3 for Extension 1 and Extension 2.

Are there any additional subject requirements beyond English for entry?

Yes, in addition to an HSC English subject, applicants must also have achieved results in two other subjects — either any other Category A subject at a minimum of Band 5, or any other Extension subject at a minimum of E2.

Is English Extension 1 sufficient to meet the English entry requirement on its own?

Yes, English Extension 1 with a minimum result of E3 satisfies the English entry requirement for academic eligibility into the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at Macquarie University.

What level of qualification is the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)?

The Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree offered by Macquarie University, focusing on preparing students for early childhood education practice.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $70,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $70,000 to $82,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $82,000 to $92,000 per year

Career Paths

Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III level)Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)Room Leader / Lead EducatorEducational LeaderChildcare Centre Director / Centre Manager

Key Skills

Child development assessment and observationPlay-based curriculum design and implementationApplication of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)Inclusive education practices for children with diverse needsBehaviour guidance and positive relationships with children

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