Adelaide,
SA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) in Magill Australia | Adelaide University
Adelaide University
|
Magill Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,500
(c. USD24,250.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This advanced postgraduate program is designed for graduates holding a three-year bachelor's degree who seek to enhance their career opportunities with specialized early childhood training. Acquire hands-on experience through supervised practical placements beginning in your initial year. This master's program is accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). Benefit from increased flexibility through a trimester-based schedule, allowing better prioritization of fieldwork commitments. Pursue a master's degree exclusively dedicated to early childhood education. This qualification also serves as a stepping stone to advanced academic pursuits, including PhD programs. All candidates must complete a criminal background check via the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI), which remains valid for three years. This mandatory clearance must be finalized before placement acceptance and typically requires six to eight weeks for processing. The DCSI maintains strict confidentiality throughout the clearance procedure. Should a student fail to secure clearance, the University cannot guarantee placement arrangements or facilitate graduation, as professional experience forms an essential component of this education degree.
Career prospects: This master's program suits individuals passionate about child development who possess the necessary patience, empathy, integrity, and communication skills for working with young learners.
Early childhood educator: Foster cognitive and emotional development in children from infancy to four years
Kindergarten instructor: Guide children through their foundational educational experiences, introducing fundamental concepts in literacy, numeracy, and social development
Preschool educator: Provide education and care for children aged three to five years
Lower primary teacher: Design curriculum-aligned lessons and facilitate learning for children aged five to eight
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed:
A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive GPA, noting that admission is competitive and based on academic merit.
Additionally, within their Bachelor degree or its equivalent, applicants must have completed a total of one year, full-time equivalent study that has direct relation to one or more Learning Areas that align with the Australian Primary school curriculum. A minimum of half a year of that study will need to have been focused on only one Learning Area.
ELTS total [7.0] IELTS reading [7.0] IELTS writing [7.0] IELTS speaking [7.0] IELTS listening [7.0].TOEFL PBT -600 with TWE of 5.0. TOEFL IBT - 94 with no band less than 22.
A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive GPA, noting that admission is competitive and based on academic merit.
Additionally, within their Bachelor degree or its equivalent, applicants must have completed a total of one year, full-time equivalent study that has direct relation to one or more Learning Areas that align with the Australian Primary school curriculum. A minimum of half a year of that study will need to have been focused on only one Learning Area.
ELTS total [7.0] IELTS reading [7.0] IELTS writing [7.0] IELTS speaking [7.0] IELTS listening [7.0].TOEFL PBT -600 with TWE of 5.0. TOEFL IBT - 94 with no band less than 22.
Tuition
AUD
33,500