Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)

2016 Deakin University Handbook

Note: You are seeing the 2016 view of this course information. These details may no longer be current. [Go to the current version]
Year

2016 course information

Award granted Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code088432D
Deakin course codeE764

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Teaching (Primary/Early Childhood) is course fully accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for both early childhood and primary teacher registration. This course prepares graduates for employment as primary and early childhood teachers in Australian and overseas. 

Selecting this course offers you more flexibility in the settings you will be qualified to teach in when you graduate. You will study units relevant to early childhood and primary education including: curriculum, math, science, the arts, English/literacy, language, humanities, health and physical education and play pedagogy. 

Practical teaching experiences throughout your Masters of Teaching (Primary/Early childhood) course will ensure you have the practical experience you need to launch into your teaching career. 

Professional recognition

This program is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an initial teacher education program against the Australian professional standards for teachers. Graduates of this course who are intending to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) may be required to provide further information. You are advised to check the VITregistration requirements carefully.

This program has been approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an early childhood teaching qualification in Australia.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood), students must complete 16 credit points of core units.

This course includes 90 days of supervised professional experience.

Course structure

Core Units

Course map

Year 1

EEE751Unit description is currently unavailable

EEE752Unit description is currently unavailable

EPL746Unit description is currently unavailable

EPM742Unit description is currently unavailable

EPO701Unit description is currently unavailable

EPR701Unit description is currently unavailable

EPR702Unit description is currently unavailable

EPS735Unit description is currently unavailable

Year 2

ECE761Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE762Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE763Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE764Unit description is currently unavailable

ECP711Unit description is currently unavailable

ECP712Unit description is currently unavailable

EEE753Unit description is currently unavailable

EPR706Unit description is currently unavailable


Professional Experience Placement

Students are required to apply for a Working with Children Check.  Apply online as a volunteer at https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/onlineapplication.doj  

For further information contact the School of Education, Professional Experience office.