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68 weeks
Online. Self-paced combination of lectures, tutorials, discussions, assessment activities and independent study.
Full time / Part time / Online · 10-12 hours per week for each subject studied
February | May | September
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Adelaide
Level 3, 127 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, SA 5000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) / AITSL
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AITSL / ACECQA
Course Content
Contemporary Early Childhood Educational Contexts
Students will explore and critically engage with the multifaceted landscape of contemporary early childhood educational contexts, including evolving roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations within the early childhood profession.
Playful Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education
Students will explore the dynamic and transformative role of play and creativity in early childhood education, critically examining worldviews, theories, philosophies, and perspectives on play and playful pedagogies.
Thinking, Creativity and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical role that thinking skills, creativity, and curriculum provision play in the early years context, including neuroscience, cognitive development, and curriculum design.
Diverse Learning and Inclusive Education in Early Childhood Contexts
Students will gain insight into inclusive education and its vital role in enriching the experiences of all children in early childhood settings, exploring key theories, perspectives, practices, and frameworks.
Wellbeing, Trauma and Responsive Practices in Early Childhood Educational Contexts
Students will gain in-depth knowledge and advanced skills to comprehend and address the intricate relationship between wellbeing and trauma in the lives of young children.
Sustainability, Kinship and Nature in Early Childhood Education
An in-depth exploration of the multifaceted relationship between young children, sustainability, kinship, and nature in early childhood settings to facilitate activism, agency, and holistic learning experiences.
Agentic Digital Citizenship in Early Childhood Education
Students will investigate global perspectives and theories on citizenship, digital citizenship, and their relevance in early childhood contexts, exploring contemporary digital frameworks that guide pedagogical practices.
Research A: Introduction to Practitioner Research
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, paradigms, and practices of educational practitioner inquiry and research, with a particular focus on how it informs and improves teaching and learning in early childhood education.
Operational Management of Early Childhood Educational Contexts
Students will engage in a comprehensive examination of the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and administer early childhood educational settings.
Empathy, Place and Community Connections in Early Childhood Education
Students will explore the dynamic interplay between empathy development, place-based education and community connections in the context of early childhood education.
Leadership of Early Childhood Educational Contexts
Students will explore the critical role of leadership in early childhood education, various aspects of leadership, contemporary models and styles, and the emotional intelligences required for effective leadership.
Research B: Practitioner Research Project
The culmination of the student's journey in practitioner research, building upon Research A. Students will undertake a substantial research project in their professional field with an emphasis on practical application and scholarly rigor.
Common Questions
No. The Master of Education (Early Childhood) is not designed to be a graduate pre-service teacher education course and therefore is not professionally accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority as an approved early childhood qualification for Early Childhood Teachers, nor does the course meet the national standards required for graduates to be registered as teachers in Victoria. If you want to become a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, you should consider applying for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education (Early Childhood) may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood) after successfully completing EPRO581, EPED582, EPED583, and EPRO584, or with a Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) after additionally completing EPRO585, EPED586, EPED587, and EPIR588.
The indicative course fee for the Master of Education (Early Childhood) is $36,912 for domestic students. The qualification is FEE-HELP approved for eligible applicants, and Ikon is also offering financial scholarships to new domestic students commencing a postgraduate course in calendar year 2026.
The Master of Education (Early Childhood) comprises 12 equally weighted subjects of 6 credit points each (total of 72 credit points) delivered over four trimesters. A typical full-time load is 9 subjects per year across three trimesters, with a minimum of 1 subject per trimester. Each trimester consists of twelve weeks of teaching, and students should allow a notional 10-12 hours per week for each subject studied.
Yes. At Ikon, your past studies or work experience can be acknowledged through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. RPL evaluates your previous skills and experience against the learning outcomes of Ikon subjects, potentially exempting you from studying certain subjects. Credit Transfer allows your previous studies to contribute towards your qualification, granting credits based on matched content and learning outcomes between equivalent qualifications. These pathways could help you fast track your qualification, reducing study time and tuition fees.
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