When children are exposed to positive educational experiences before school, their learning capabilities – and, in turn, their chances of excelling – are greatly improved. 

Quality early childhood education provides a strong foundation for learning and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills.

Macquarie’s Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) qualifies you to teach children aged from birth to five years in prior-to-school settings such as childcare centres or preschools. 

It also prepares you for other roles in children’s services.

Key features

• Study in state-of-the-art facilities
• Study within a research-active environment
• Combine your learning with practical and professional experience
• Hands-on experiences from first year

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

• None.

Recommended studies:

• Any 2 units of HSC Mathematics or equivalent.

China: 

• Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       380 (57.57%)
• Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         420 (56%)
• Chinese Senior Secondary School (other schools)  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

India:

• Indian AISSC     65-69%
• Indian HSSC     65-69%
• Indian ISC        65-69%

Iran:

• Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
• Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

• Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

• Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.