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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years) (Coursework)

Course code: #C000143C

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $35,800 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    53 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    058390B

Highlights
Professional Practice

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Fall-February 05-February-2026 2026-02-05

Overview

Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)

When children are exposed to high-quality educational experiences before starting school, their learning capabilities and, in turn, their chances of excelling in school are greatly improved. 

Quality early childhood education provides the foundation for reading, maths and science and helps young children develop social and emotional skills.

Macquarie's Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years) will provide you with the specialist knowledge and skills you need to work in prior-to-school settings, such as preschools and childcare centres. 

Accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), this degree enables you to obtain a professional qualification as a teacher of young children.

Key features

  • Gain essential practical skills on campus
  • Learn from expert teachers
  • Develop analytical and research skills
  • Benefit from the latest research in early childhood education

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$48,424

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,624
Tuition 1 person $35,800

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

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

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7.5
8
listening
7
writing
8
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

105
28
listening
27
writing
26
speaking
24
reading

PTE

75
82
listening
66
writing
82
speaking
66
reading

Cambridge

191
200
listening
185
writing
200
speaking
185
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*

*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.

The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:

  • IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • PTE Academic Online

Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer). 

International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.

Entry Requirement  (Overall)

Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall)

IELTSTOEFL iBT

Pearson

(PTE)

5.56.06.57.07.5
4.0443030-4040-5050+50+50+
4.5523520-3030-4040-5050+50+
5.0604110-2020-3030-4040-5050+
5.566491-1010-2020-3030-4040-50
6.07350 1-1010-2020-3030-40
6.58358  1-1010-2020-30
7.010065   1-1010-20

Academic background and requirement

2 years:

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 55

 

Assumed knowledge

None.

Recommended studies

None.

 

China:  64%

India:   53%

Career opportunities

  • Early childhood teacher
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Nursery School Teacher
  • Childcare Center Director
  • Child Development Specialist

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