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Early Childhood

Macquarie University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #13
Tuition AUD 32,584 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,349 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location Sydney, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Early Childhood at Macquarie University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Early Childhood programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: AUD 32,584 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,349 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Early Childhood programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Minor Independent Investigation I
  2. Introduction to Educational Research
  3. Families in Context
  4. Issues in Early Childhood Policy and Pedagogy
  5. Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
  6. Early Childhood Development Research and Practice
  7. Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:
  • Australian level 7 bachelor\'s qualification or recognised equivalent in early childhood or a related discipline such as education, nursing, social work or psychology
  • Academic practicum or relevant work experience
English language requirements

IELTS of 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 in each band, or equivalent

All applicants for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,584 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,349 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 32,584 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,349 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Macquarie University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Macquarie University

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Macquarie University

Sydney, Australia

Macquarie University(/məˈkwɒri/mə-KWORR-ee) is apublicresearch universityinSydney,New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1964 by theNew South Wales Government, it was the third university to be...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months