Master of Learning & Teaching (Early Years)

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

1. Know and understand the characteristics of babies and young children and how they develop and learn.
2. Know and understand the curriculum and learning frameworks that govern diverse early childhood and primary school settings.
3. Collaborate with others to plan for the effective implementation of age-appropriate programs for child engagement, development, and learning.
4. Create and maintain supportive, socially inclusive, and safe learning environments within diverse settings.
5. Observe, interpret, assess, provide feedback, and report on child development and learning.
6. Engage in professional learning to develop and improve practice.
7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, stakeholders, and the community.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

EDM5007 Cultivating Supportive Learning Environments

EDM5100 HPE and Wellbeing Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies 1

EDM5010 Literacy Learning in the Early Years

EDM5005 Mathematics Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies 1

EDM5016 Early Years Data and Assessment

EDM5014 Planning for Learning: Curriculum, Play and Pedagogy

EDM5003 Science Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies

EDM5001 Understanding Learns and Learning

Year 2

EDM8005 Mathematics Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies 2

EDM8008 Inquiring through the Humanities

EDM8017 Relating and Inquiring in Infant and Toddler Education and Care Contexts

EDM8100 Evidence of Learning in Teaching

EDM8014 English literacy and Special Educational Needs

EDM8018 Leading in Early Childhood

EDM8007 Literacies Learning in Diverse Contexts

EDM8020 Arts and Technology through Play

Award requirements

Exit points

Graduate Certificate of Education.

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Indicative total fee $8,890

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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Applicants from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5, or equivalent, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests. 

During the degree, you will complete four full-time supervised professional experience placements blocks, including 10 days with children aged birth to two years old, 20 days in a kindergarten, and 45 days in a primary school setting, totalling 75 days. All students must be able to meet professional requirements expected of teachers within this degree, including holding a current Positive Exemption Card (Blue Card or Exemption Card), or equivalent.