Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Macquarie University
CRICOS provider number: 00002J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12032
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Our suite of education degrees is currently being refreshed. Further details for Session 1 2025 will be available in June 2024. Visit courses.mq.edu.au for more information.
When children are exposed to positive educational experiences prior to school, their learning capabilities – and in turn their chances of excelling in school – are greatly improved. Quality early childhood education provides a strong foundation for learning, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills.
The 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.
Areas of study
Child development and health, early childhood curriculum development, early childhood teaching principles, family and community contexts, inclusive education, management and leadership in early childhood settings.
Career opportunities
Director in prior-to-school setting, early childhood education adviser, long day care centre teacher, preschool teacher, researcher, teacher in prior-to-school settings or primary schools.
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
Practical experience
80 days of professional experience in prior-to-school settings including preschools, long day care and kindergartens.
Fees and charges
Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Questionnaire: Applicants are required to answer four questions about their motivation and suitability for teaching. Preview the teaching questionnaire.
Other special requirements and policies also apply.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Any 2 units of mathematics.
Guaranteed selection rank: 75.00
Other applicants
Refer to the Macquarie University general admission criteria.
Advanced standing
If you've completed a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, you may receive credit for previous studies.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.
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ATAR profile
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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