Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Prepare for a rewarding career shaping young lives with the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at Holmes Institute.
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Course Overview
Become a Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is designed for graduates who want to become accredited early childhood teachers in Australia. Across two years of full-time study, you’ll gain advanced knowledge of early childhood education, child development, curriculum planning, and inclusive practice. Practical placements are integrated throughout the program, ensuring you graduate with real experience and the confidence to teach in diverse early learning environments.
What sets this course apart:
Accredited By ACECQA
The course is accredited by ACECQA for teacher registration, giving you the professional recognition needed to work as an early childhood teacher in Australia.
Practical Placements from Year One
You’ll complete supervised placements in childcare centres, preschools, and kindergartens, connecting theory with practice from your first year.
Evidence-Based Curriculum
Learn to design and deliver teaching programs informed by child development research, pedagogy, and inclusive education principles.
Supportive and Personalised Learning
Holmes’ smaller class sizes and experienced education faculty ensure you receive personalised guidance throughout your teaching journey.
What You Will Study
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) comprises of 15 core units and 1 elective.
Year 1
- HT5001 Foundations of Education Development
- HT5002 Perspectives on Teaching, Learning and Development
- HT5003 Children’s Play, Creativity and the Arts
- HT5004 Professional Placement 1
- HT5005 Working as an Early Childhood Professional
- HT5006 Children’s Language and Literacy
- HT5007 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Elective*
Year 2
- HT5008 Professional Placement 2
- HT6010 Children, Families and Communities
- HT6011 Assessing Child Learning and Development
- HT6012 Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Practice
- HT6013 Understanding and Supporting Children with Additional Needs
- HT6014 Leading and Managing in Early Childhood Settings
- HT6015 Research for Early Childhood Professionals
- HT6016 Health, Nutrition, Ethics, Safety and Protection
Electives*
- HT6017 Education Governance and Management
- HT6018 Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood
Education - Other postgraduate courses offered by Holmes approved by the Course Convenors
- Elective/specialisation units are offered subject to demand and may not be offered in a given study period
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Course Details
How You Will Learn
Through a blend of lectures, workshops, and supervised placements, you’ll gain both theoretical and practical teaching skills. Mentoring and reflective practice are central to your learning, preparing you for professional accreditation.
Industry Connections & Placements
You’ll undertake placements in registered early childhood centres, building real classroom experience and professional networks.
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this course will be able to:
- Critically evaluate and analyse theory and practice in child development, health and well-being, pedagogy, leadership, and management.
- Appraise pedagogy and practice in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.
- Monitor and assess children’s learning and development using a range of assessment tools.
- Critically evaluate research, issues and principles connected with professional decision-making as an early childhood professional/leader in educational settings.
- Communicate effectively as an ethical, reflective, and informed early childhood professional when working with colleagues, communities, children, their families, and other stakeholders.
- Identify abilities, interests, and needs of communities, children, and their families to develop inclusive programs which reflect an understanding of the diversity of Australian society.
- Synthesise educational research principles and methods to critically evaluate education programs and policies.
Career Opportunities
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Graduate roles include:
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Childcare Centre Educational Leader
- Early Years Curriculum Coordinator
Future pathways include:
- Centre Director
- Early Years Consultant
- Policy Advisor in Early Childhood Education
Entry Requirements
To be considered for admission all applicants must:
- Have suitable vaccinations. Some early childhood settings may require you to provide evidence of vaccination prior to undertaking professional experience.
- Satisfy the list of Inherent Requirements for MT(EC) and GDEC, which are available on the Holmes Institute Policy Page.
- Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to undertaking professional experience placements as part of this program.
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission applicants must have:
- An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent; or
- An Australian Graduate Diploma; or
- An Australian Graduate Certificate or equivalent plus evidence of a minimum of two years' demonstrable relevant industry experience; or
- Advanced Diploma/ Associate Degree or equivalent plus evidence of a minimum of five years' demonstrable relevant industry experience.
English Requirements
To be eligible for admission applicants must have:
- Successfully completed studies in English (Language or Mode of Instruction) such as Year 12 at Australian High School or an Australian Diploma or higher qualification; or
- Successfully completed studies at a recognised Australian educational institution at an equivalent study level based on at least a 50% pass rate in a recent semester of study; or
- IELTS Overall 7.0 with no band score lower than 6.5;
For our detailed entry requirements please see our 'Admissions Requirements Policy and Procedures' document available on our Policies page here.
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