Master of Learning and Teaching (Early Years)

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00244B

USQ’s new Master of Learning and Teaching (Early Years) enables those with a bachelor degree in a discipline other than education to become a registered teacher in just 18 months. Specialising in the development and care of children from birth to eight years, this degree provides a comprehensive understanding of education designed to give children a strong start in their learning development. Study online at your own pace, in your own time, the characteristics of babies and young children and how they develop and learn. You'll learn how to create and maintain supportive, socially inclusive and safe learning environments. Put theory into practice and build significant industry connections through 75 days of supervised professional experience placements in pre-school and primary school contexts.

Standard entry requirements

Completed a 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a discipline other than education with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 7.0.Applicants for the Primary specialisation must demonstrate through eight units of their undergraduate degree, or other equivalent studies, adequate knowledge of one or more learning areas related to the Australian primary school curriculum. These areas are English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Arts, Health and Physical Education, Languages, and Technology. This requirement for discipline studies can be met through further study that is completed from different courses at bachelor degree level or higher.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Online Yes
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 2 years

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