This is an ideal course for students who hold a non-education three-year bachelor degree and wish to start a diverse and rewarding teaching career in early childhood settings. Upon completion of this course, graduates will be eligible to teach across the Australian Curriculum in the Preparatory Year to Year 2 in Australian primary schools as well as in early childhood settings such as long day care settings and kindergartens. In addition to building the professional knowledge and skills required to teach, the course is designed to foster dispositions for engaging in and contributing to the teaching profession through a commitment to ongoing professional learning. Students will benefit from work-integrated learning opportunities built into each term of study based on a full-time study load, ensuring students are building real-world skills in the classroom and developing confidence. The design of this course utilises CQUniversity’s three term structure, enabling this course to be completed in one and a half years, so you can start your teaching career sooner. A part-time pathway is also available.
For full course requirements, visit Master of Teaching (Early Childhood).
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To be eligible for teacher registration, students in this course are required to undertake and pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Educators (LANTITE) prior to graduation.
To be eligible to complete placements in early childhood settings, pre-service teachers may be required to show proof of immunisation against measles, mumps and rubella and influenza. In addition, some states and territories are requiring vaccination against COVID-19 for all school staff. Please be aware that these regulations would apply to preservice teachers. Regulations may be introduced in your state prior to, or at the time of, your scheduled placement/s and you must adhere to these requirements. This course requires you to possess a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to enable you to participate in work integrated learning in schools and other learning sites. For full course requirements, visit Master of Teaching (Early Childhood).
For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and this course, refer to CQUniversity’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Prior study; Teaching area study requirements
Applicants must hold a completed 3 year non-education Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree, or overseas equivalent qualification, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 which has been completed with the last 10 years*.
Within the completed Bachelor degree, applicants must have successfully completed at least 8 units (1year full-time equivalent study) relevant to either one, or a combination, of the learning areas from the primary school curriculum. The learning areas are, English, Mathematics Science, History, Geography, the Arts, Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, Health and Physical Education and Technologies.
*Degrees must have been completed/conferred with the last 10 years from the date of term commencement for the relevant intake term. Applicants who completed their Bachelor degree ten or more years ago will need to supply statement/s of service demonstrating professional experience in the same area as their undergraduate degree. Statements of service must be presented on a company letterhead as well as signed and dated by a delegated authority. The letter must contain position title, duties performed and length of service.
^ Applicants who hold a completed 3-year AQF equivalent Bachelor of Education/Teaching qualification, which does not lead to Teacher Registration in Australia may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge development in a recognised teaching area (from the primary school curriculum).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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This is an initial postgraduate pre-service teacher education course for those who aim to pursue a career as a primary school teacher. Graduates are qualified to teach from Prep to Year 2. In addition, graduates are qualified to work in long day care settings and kindergartens with children from birth to school age.
11/2 years Full time or 21/2 years Part time