Build on your undergraduate degree to become an Early Childhood teacher. Maybe it is time for a career change or studying for your degree has shown you that teaching is where you belong. You will graduate from this degree with the confidence and skills to teach in Pre-Schools throughout Australia and overseas. This is a hands-on course that will get you into the classroom for a minimum of 60 days where you can put into practice what you have learnt.
You will discover how young children learn and how you can develop and support their learning prior to school settings, with a focus on nature pedagogy. You’ll look at examples from around the world and learn how to best work with children from diverse backgrounds.
Our Master of Teacher (Early Childhood) program is offered on campus at Mt Helen (Ballarat) in an accelerated mode over 2 years full time or 4 years part time. It is also offered online (part-time study is not available to international students). We offer flexible pathways to suit peoples’ individual circumstances; this means blended options that include a combination of on campus and online study are also possible.
Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.
Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.
To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.
| This program requires a total of 480 placement hours, across 12 weeks. |
Applicants with current or recent secondary education are not eligible to apply for this course.
Bachelor Degree: An approved 3 year degree or equivalent.
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training study are not eligible to apply for this course.
Applicants with work and life experience are not eligible to apply for this course.
Compulsory: Applicants must complete and submit an additional details form to support their application. The form is available for download here.
Compulsory: A referee report must be completed to support the application. The form is available for download here.
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC). Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
National Police Record Check: Some childcare centres may require students to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements. Students will be notified if this is applicable.
Immunisations
Compulosory: All students enrolled in an Early Childhood Teacher Program are now required to provide validation of immunisation/ training pre-requisites (Infuenza, Whooping Cough, MMR, and COVID) for placement in Early Childhood settings. The validation is to be uploaded in InPlace by the commencement of the University academic semester.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
VTAC application: Yes
VTAC code: 3700510881 (Mt Helen), 3700810881 (On-line Learning)
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: TX9
CRICOS code: 0100320 (Mt Helen), 0100320 (On-line Learning)
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual tuition fees are per 120 credit points which represents 1 EFTSL or a standard full-time study load for a year.
The estimated annual fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will vary depending on the subjects you choose to study as each subject has its own credit point value and cost. The total cost will vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load and the time it takes to complete your course.
As a Commonwealth Supported Place student, you may be eligible to defer payment of your student contribution through the HECS-HELP loan scheme. Please visit our HECS-HELP webpage for further information.
Other feesYou may need to pay some other fees such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Can your studies count towards a degree with us? Use our online Credit Search to get the details on completing your studies sooner.
Approved by ACECQA (Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority)
To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it's important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that's ideally not more than two years old.
You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per course, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this program overview including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909