Overview When children are exposed to positive educational experiences prior to school, their learning capabilities – and in turn their chances of excelling in school – are greatly improved. Quality early childhood education provides the foundation for reading, maths and science, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills. This course qualifies you to teach children aged from birth to five years in prior-to-school settings such as childcare centres or preschools, as well as for roles in consultancy and professional development work in children’s services. KEY FEATURES You’ll have access to training through Macquarie’s Mia Child and Family Study Centre. From your first year, you’ll undertake professional experience in early childhood settings. This allows you to make connections between theory and real-world practice. This course is available on campus, via distance education, or through a combination of both (some on-campus study is compulsory). Our flexible study mode enables you to continue to be employed full time while studying. Recognition of Prior Learning is given if you hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, eg, Diploma of Children’s Services or Diploma of Community Services (Centre-based Care). You don’t need to achieve an HSC Band 5 result in 3 subjects (including English) to enter this course, you only need to meet the ATAR requirements to be considered. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion.