Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

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 the foundation for reading, maths and science, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills.

This course qualifies you to teach children aged from birth to five years in prior-to-school settings such as childcare centres or preschools, as well as for roles in consultancy and professional development work in children’s services.

Key Features

• You’ll have access to training through Macquarie’s Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre.
• From your first year, you’ll undertake professional experience in early childhood settings. This allows you to make connections between theory and real-world practice.
• This course is available on campus, via distance education, or through a combination of both (some on-campus study is compulsory).
• Our flexible study mode enables you to continue to be employed full time while studying.
• Recognition of Prior Learning is given if you hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, eg, Diploma of Children’s Services or Diploma of Community Services (Centre-based Care).
• You don’t need to achieve an HSC Band 5 result in 3 subjects (including English) to enter this course, you only need to meet the ATAR requirements to be considered.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $30,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,250.00

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.