Master of Teaching (Birth to 5)

This academic qualification will enable you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Graduates also meet The Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) employment criteria. You are advised to check registration requirements as they are subject to change, and graduates looking for employment in other parts of Australia and overseas may be required to meet additional conditions.

Yes, the course includes extensive work integrated learning opportunities and professional placements in both the first and second year. These placements meet the professional and employment requirements of the early childhood sector in South Australia, with one placement focusing on children aged birth to 3 and another on children aged 3 to 5.

Yes, the QualifySA in Early Childhood Financial Support Program provides eligible students with $24,000+ in financial assistance throughout study and into initial years of employment. Additionally, domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), with government subsidies enabling Flinders to offer a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees, resulting in annual indicative fees of $4,738 (CSP) for 2026.

The Master of Teaching (Birth to 5) is a comprehensive 72-unit program designed to equip graduates with the specialised knowledge and skills necessary for a career in early childhood education. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with practical experience, focusing on child development, contemporary early childhood curriculum, and pedagogical strategies.

This course is suitable for those who hold an undergraduate degree and are looking for a new opportunity, as well as those already working in an early childhood setting who want to build on the skills they've developed in their Diploma of Early Childhood Education. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree, Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5), or approved equivalent.