Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Program Overview

The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, offering access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for professional experience. Graduates are equipped for a range of careers in early childhood education and care, including early childhood teacher, preschool teacher, and childcare center director.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at Macquarie University prepares individuals to teach children aged birth to five years in prior-to-school settings such as childcare centers or preschools.

• Develop social and emotional skills in young learners
• Prepare graduates for a range of roles in early childhood education and care

Program Description:

• Combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience
• Offers access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre
• Provides opportunities for professional experience in early childhood settings
• Recognizes prior learning for those with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for a range of careers in early childhood education and care, including:
• Early childhood teacher
• Preschool teacher
• Childcare center director
• Family day care educator
• Early intervention specialist

Other:

• The program is offered full-time and takes four years to complete.
• Macquarie University is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world for Education (QS World Uni Rankings by Subject, 2022).
• The university's campus is set on 126 hectares of parkland and is part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia.