Early childhood education

Early Childhood Education

If you love working with children, Monash has a range of offerings to prepare you for a career in early childhood education, or to help you advance your career in this field.

Become an early childhood teacher

Early childhood education plays a central role in how children learn, develop and thrive.

As a Monash-educated teacher you will combine your creativity with world’s best practice to teach and nurture children at a crucial time in their development.

Become a qualified early childhood teacher

Undergraduate courses – Your first university degree

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood and Primary Education
Peninsula Campus
Pathways into the Bachelor of Education (Honours) - DoTS or MAP
Peninsula or Clayton

Postgraduate courses – If you already have a degree and want to become an early childhood educator

Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education
Clayton Campus
Master of Teaching in Early Childhood and Primary Education
Clayton Campus

Advance your early childhood qualification

Postgraduate courses – For those already in the sector looking to advance their career

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Clayton Campus,
Off-Campus
Master of Educational Leadership
Clayton Campus,
Off-Campus

Graduate research – Explore the relationship between research and practice

Doctor of Philosophy
Clayton Campus,
Peninsula Campus,
Off-Campus

Professional development

Short courses – If you want to learn new skills

Short courses in Early Childhood
Range of locations

Employability

You have multiple career options with a Monash degree in early childhood and primary education.

If your passion is working with children, you will be set up to find your dream job in a kindergarten, preschool or childcare centre.

Our teacher education courses are accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Jobs in early childhood education include:

  • Kindergarten teacher
  • Childcare educators
  • Centre Director
  • Policy development
  • Children’s publishing
  • Entrepreneur

“My mentor teachers were so supportive and helpful.” -  Orestecia De Silva (pictured)

Make a difference

Great teachers can make a real difference in the world. And we want you to be one of them.

At Monash you will learn the theory, practice and art of teaching from some of the world’s most respected educators and researchers.

It’s important stuff. The bright minds of our next generation will be in your hands.

Professional experiences

Put your learning into practice with at least 80 days of professional experience in our teacher education programs, a chance to test and refine your strategies.

Gain a global perspective

Combine travel and study and head overseas to complete professional experience in another country within teacher education programs.

Rankings

Monash Education is ranked No.1 in Australia and is ranked in the top 20 in the world.