Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) – Become a Qualified Early Childhood Educator

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at the Ikon Institute of Australia provides the qualifications needed to become a registered early childhood teacher. This program equips you with the skills and experience required to educate and support children from birth to five years in various early learning environments.

Who Can Apply?

This program is suitable for you if you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any field
• A Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
• An Australian or ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, plus three years of professional experience

If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to advance your career, this program offers a clear pathway to professional registration.

What You Will Learn

Students will study a range of subjects covering child development, curriculum planning, leadership, and inclusive education. The course also includes 60 days of professional experience, allowing students to gain practical, hands-on training in early childhood settings.

Year 1 Subjects

• Early Childhood Education and Care in the Australian Context
• Children within Their Family and Community Contexts
• Play, Teaching, and the Planning Cycle
• Understanding and Guiding Young Children’s Behaviour
• Creativity and Curriculum in Early Childhood
• Theories, Pedagogies, and Curriculum in Early Childhood
• Infant and Toddler Development, Learning, and Wellbeing
• Diverse and Exceptional Learners in Early Childhood
• Preschooler Development, Learning, and Wellbeing

Year 2 Subjects

• Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
• Practitioner Inquiry Research in Early Childhood
• Mathematics and Numeracy in Early Childhood
• Leadership and Service Management
• Science, Engineering, and Technologies in Early Childhood
• Professional Experience (Birth to 5 years)
• Creative Arts in Early Childhood

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) will be qualified to work in various early childhood education settings, including:

• Preschools and kindergartens
• Childcare and early learning centres
• Occasional care and educational centres
• Leadership and management roles in early childhood education

This qualification also opens doors for further study, including entry into a Master of Education or Doctor of Education.

Course Delivery and Study Commitment

The program is delivered through lectures, tutorials, student forums, and independent study.

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 12 hours per week per subject for lectures, tutorials, and discussions
• An additional 10 hours per week per subject for independent study, research, and assignments
• Full-time study includes three subjects per trimester, with professional placement in Year 2

Apply Today

Start your journey toward becoming a qualified early childhood teacher with Study Anywhere and enrol now in Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at the Ikon Institute of Australia.

• Flexible enrolment options
• Pathway to professional registration
• Hands-on learning with real-world experience

Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of young learners.