A child’s early years are key to predicting their success at school and beyond. Their early learning experiences are critical determining factors for their emotional, social and intellectual development. When children are exposed to high-quality early educational opportunities, their trajectory for success is greatly improved.

 This specialisation will provide you with an opportunity to undertake advanced study in early childhood, allowing you to enhance your understanding of curriculum and pedagogy in the early childhood sector. You’ll learn about current research and new developments in curriculum and pedagogy, and you’ll engage critically in theoretical and policy debates of importance to those working with young children and their families.

Key Features

• You’ll have opportunities to engage with early childhood experts who are active researchers and who are recognised worldwide through their publications.
• You’ll develop highly transferable analytical and research skills.
• You can select from a range of early childhood units in order to satisfy your personal interests and professional aspirations. 
• A combination of on-campus classes, online discussion tools and virtual classrooms means you can continue to work full-time while studying. Depending on the units you select, you may also be able to complete your degree completely online.

NOTE: This is not an early childhood teaching qualification in Australia.

• Early childhood curriculum designer
• Education policy or curriculum developer
• Education specialist/professional/consultant/adviser