Master of Arts [M.A] (Teaching - Early Childhood)
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #16 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$31,200 /Yr
A$48,000 /Yr
Important Alert
- July 2026 intake Application Deadline - Feb 28, 2026
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $31200 (AUD 48000) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Accommodation | $8788 (AUD 13520) |
Food Cost | $4732 (AUD 7280) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2024 | $31200 (AUD 48000) |
2021 | $18862 (AUD 29019) |
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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March 2026 intake Application Deadline | |
July 2026 intake Application Deadline | Feb 28, 2026 |
- Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at the University of Melbourne is offered as a 2-years program.
- This university is ranked #1 in Education in Australia.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is for those looking to become teachers in early childhood settings.
- It is also excellent training for those pursuing a career in children’s services coordination, early childhood research, policy formation, quality regulation, and assessment or positions involving early intervention for children with special needs.
- The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) program consists of 200 credits.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT): Applicants must complete the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT) prior to applying.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Arts 48 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #2 out of 29 in Australia 2025)

Arts 23 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #1 out of 23 in Australia 2025)
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TOP Scholarships
Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
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Student Bursaries | $1,000 - $10,000 | Have an academic status of Good Standing |
Rao Family Bursary | $1,000 - $3,000 | Be enrolled at the University of Melbourne |
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Course Guides
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Curriculum designers
- Daycare center directors
- ECE specialists
- Education program specialists
- Elementary school teachers
- ELL teachers in grades K-3
- Head Start directors
- Pre-K teachers
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 87,750/Yr$135,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Melbourne Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 8,775/Yr$13,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
MSD International Scholarships 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarships 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 650/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,275/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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