Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

About the course

This Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) prepares you to become an ACECQA-approved, nationally accredited early childhood teacher. You will learn how to support young children’s learning through play and build inclusive, safe learning environments using practical, trauma-informed approaches. The course includes specialisation pathways and 60 days of supervised professional experience placements, helping you graduate work-ready for diverse early childhood settings as a master’s qualification in education.

Career outcome

Graduates may work as early childhood teachers across a range of early learning services and education settings. The course’s emphasis on inclusive practice, literacy and numeracy foundations, and trauma-responsive strategies supports roles focused on child development and learning. Professional placements build practical classroom and centre-based experience and employer-ready capability. Outcomes align with professional early childhood teaching careers for a master’s qualification in education and teaching.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)