Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) offers the most comprehensive early years placement program in Victoria. Students become an active member of an early childhood setting from semester one, with support from a centre-based Mentor Teacher and a university-based Clinical Specialist.

Yes, the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), qualifying graduates to work as educators in early years settings in Australia, including preschool settings.

Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for domestic students. Students who have completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Melbourne can access early admission and a Commonwealth Supported Place through the Guaranteed Entry pathway.

Students have access to Stop 1, which offers support across the full range of student services including course planning and academic skills advice, mentoring opportunities, global exchange and overseas study support, fees and scholarship information, visa information, wellbeing and accommodation support, and student administration assistance.

The course helps students build a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being, so they can develop inclusive learning activities in their early childhood setting.