Master of Education (Leading Early Childhood Education)

About the course

This Master of Education (Leading Early Childhood Education) is designed for educators working with children from birth to eight years. It strengthens evidence-based leadership capability and deepens expertise in creating high-quality early learning experiences across prior-to-school and early years settings. You’ll learn to plan, implement and evaluate learning environments that support children’s development, families and communities. This is a master coursework qualification in early childhood education leadership.

Career outcome

Graduates can progress into leadership and specialist roles in early childhood education and care and early years schooling. The course supports advancement into positions such as early childhood educational leader, centre director/assistant director, curriculum or pedagogical leader, inclusion or wellbeing-focused leader, or roles supporting quality improvement across services and communities. This is a master coursework pathway for careers leading practice and change in early childhood education settings.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)