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Master of Teaching (Birth - 5 Years) (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: MTeach(Birth-5Yrs)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1784.3

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 073794A

The Master of Teaching (Birth - 5 Years) is an exit point on completion of 160 credit points of study selected from the 1783 - Master of Teaching (Birth - 5 Years/Birth - 12 Years) units as indicated in the course structure below.

Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Accreditation
Master of Teaching (Birth-5 years) (exit only) is a professional early childhood teaching qualification for students possessing a recognised and relevant bachelor degree. The program is approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). Graduates of this course will be registered teachers with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Teacher level.

Admission

This is an exit point only from Course 1783 Master of Teaching (Birth - 5 Years/Birth - 12 Years).

1783 Master of Teaching (Birth – 5 Years / Birth – 12 Years)

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Start-year Intake

Year 1

Autumn Session

102100

Research and Professional Practice

102101

Diverse Literacies

102102

Children, Families, Communities

102104

Theorising Play

Spring Session

102105

Creative Teaching and Learning

102810

Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future

101899

Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership

102622

Early Learning Environments

Year 2

Autumn Session

102108

Leadership and Management

101803

Literacy in the Early Years

101105

Prosocial Learning Environments

102109

Professional Experience Birth - 2 Years

Spring Session

102603

Early Mathematics and Numeracy

102107

Practising Pedagogical Leadership

102110

Professional Experience 3 - 5 Years

102746

Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices

Mid-year Intake

Year 1

Spring Session

102101

Diverse Literacies

102810

Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future

101899

Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership

102104

Theorising Play

Year 2

Autumn Session

102100

Research and Professional Practice

102102

Children, Families, Communities

101105

Prosocial Learning Environments

102109

Professional Experience Birth - 2 Years

Spring Session

102603

Early Mathematics and Numeracy

102105

Creative Teaching and Learning

102622

Early Learning Environments

102746

Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices

Year 3

Autumn Session

102108

Leadership and Management

101803

Literacy in the Early Years

102107

Practising Pedagogical Leadership

102110

Professional Experience 3 - 5 Years

Recommended Sequence

For graduates of Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth - 12) (40 credit points advanced standing for Theorising Play; Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership; Children, Families, Communities; Early Learning Environments)

Start-year Intake

Year 1

Autumn Session

102100

Research and Professional Practice

102101

Diverse Literacies

102105

Creative Teaching and Learning

101105

Prosocial Learning Environments

Spring Session