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The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Educational Leadership) prepares you to become a qualified early childhood teacher while developing the leadership capabilities needed to influence teaching practice, support educators and lead high-quality early learning environments.
Graduate with the qualifications to teach in early childhood settings while building advanced leadership skills. Improve teaching practice, support educators and help shape high-quality learning environments to respond to the evolving needs of children, families and communities.
Designed in response to workforce demand across the early childhood sector, this degree prepares graduates to make an impact from their first day in the classroom — and throughout their leadership careers.
Who is this course for?
How you’ll study
‘The benefit of studying online with Swinburne Online has allowed me to schedule my time efficiently and effectively around [my life]. I have been provided with a world-class education led by industry leaders and professionals.’
Kate, Swinburne Online Education graduate
As a Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll have a strong future ahead of you, with a 21.6% job growth increase expected in the next five years. (SEEK 2026)
Our postgraduate education courses have been awarded a five-star rating for overall experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality.
Our postgraduate education courses have been awarded a five-star rating for overall experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality.
Year One – Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching
Year Two – Educational Leadership
Professional experience
Applicants should meet the approved entry pathway, including:
Eligible students may receive up to 100 credit points of advanced standing.
Working With Children Check and placement requirements apply.
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Educational Leadership)? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
Applicants should meet the approved entry pathway, including:
Eligible students may receive up to 100 credit points of advanced standing.
Working With Children Check and placement requirements apply.
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Educational Leadership)? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
FEE-HELP provided loans are available to assist eligible students to pay their course fees and there are a range of university, government and privately funded scholarships and prizes.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarships
There are a range of scholarships available to support Indigenous students in minimising the costs of study materials, accommodation, relocation and more.
How it works:
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Credit for prior study:
Good news — if you’re awarded academic credit for prior study, your course fees could be lower! This means a cheaper degree!
Services & amenities fee:
Domestic students also contribute to an annual student services and amenities fee. Visit Student Services and Amenities Fees for more information.
For more details on scholarships and financial support, speak with our Course Consultant team today!
With a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Educational Leadership) you can build a meaningful career in a growing profession. You'll be prepared for a range of roles after graduating (average annual salaries via SEEK), including:
Play a crucial role in the development of young children, typically from birth to age five, by providing care, education, and a nurturing environment. They work in various settings, and are responsible for planning and implementing play-based learning programs.
Play a crucial role in the development of young children, typically from birth to age five, by providing care, education, and a nurturing environment. They work in various settings, and are responsible for planning and implementing play-based learning programs.
Mentor educators, oversee curriculum direction, and implement an effective educational program guided by approved learning frameworks like the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Mentor educators, oversee curriculum direction, and implement an effective educational program guided by approved learning frameworks like the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Oversee the day-to-day operations and educational programs of an early learning facility. Guide and nurture your team of teachers and educators while building meaningful connections with children, families, and the community.
Oversee the day-to-day operations and educational programs of an early learning facility. Guide and nurture your team of teachers and educators while building meaningful connections with children, families, and the community.
Drive diversity, equity, and accessibility programs across corporate, educational, or not-for-profit sectors. Key responsibilities include designing inclusion policies, ensuring compliance with disability funding and legislation, coordinating targeted community programs, and training staff to foster equitable, culturally safe, and supportive environments
Drive diversity, equity, and accessibility programs across corporate, educational, or not-for-profit sectors. Key responsibilities include designing inclusion policies, ensuring compliance with disability funding and legislation, coordinating targeted community programs, and training staff to foster equitable, culturally safe, and supportive environments
Mentor educators, design curriculum, and refine teaching strategies to improve student outcomes. Pedagogical consultants are crucial in advancing teaching practices across early childhood, primary, and secondary settings.
Mentor educators, design curriculum, and refine teaching strategies to improve student outcomes. Pedagogical consultants are crucial in advancing teaching practices across early childhood, primary, and secondary settings.
Ensure industries and professionals comply with government legislation. Responsibilities include managing compliance checks, assessing applications, investigating breaches, and preparing reports.
Ensure industries and professionals comply with government legislation. Responsibilities include managing compliance checks, assessing applications, investigating breaches, and preparing reports.
Oversee operations across multiple locations. Drive regional profitability, mentor site managers, ensure compliance with local legislation, and translate strategies into execution.
Oversee operations across multiple locations. Drive regional profitability, mentor site managers, ensure compliance with local legislation, and translate strategies into execution.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is Swinburne’s online platform where all your classwork will take place. You can log into Canvas anywhere, anytime!
What you’ll use Canvas for:
Think of the Student Hub as your online campus where you will be able to:
You are supported at every stage of your journey with Swinburne Online.
You’ll have access to:
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, you can access dedicated support through Swinburne’s Moondani Toombadool Centre. Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People!
Support available includes:
Learn more about the Moondani Toombadool Centre.
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The suite of Swinburne Online Education degrees provides students with the opportunity to forge connections within the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and work with real-life clients with demonstrated experience within their respective fields, such as SEEK.
