[맥콰리 대학교] Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood

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Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood: North Ryde (Sydney) - 2006

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Course Information:

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Division:

Australian Centre for Educational Studies

Department(s):

Institute of Early Childhood

Area Of Study:

Education

Course Type:

Postgraduate

Degree Type*:

Postgraduate Diploma

CRICOS Code:

037308G

Key Features:

Aims to give candidates an opportunity to undertake advanced study in Early Childhood, enhance their professional knowledge and extend their knowledge of related areas. 

Suitable For:

Candidates who wish to learn more about the latest research and engage in current theoretical and policy debates in the area of Early Childhood. 

Career Opportunities:

Early Childhood professional and policy areas, children's media and education research. 

Requirements - 2006 :

Entry Requirements:

a)Bachelor of Education or Bachelor-level degree with evidence of substantial study in education, social sciences or humanities from a recognised university; AND

b)Evidence of experience with infants and children (0-8 years) and their families. This should involve work with a professional organisation and/or as part of undergraduate or postgraduate study.

Course Quota:

No

Work Experience Requirements:

Professional or academic practicum experience with infants or children.

English Language Requirements:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

• Paper-based Test: Score of 580 overall, 5.0 TWE and the following scores for each section: Listening 53, Writing 51, Reading 52
• Computer-based Test: 237 overall, 5.0 TWE, with a minimum of 19 in each section.

IELTS (International English Language Testing) Score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.

Students who do not meet the English entry requirements above are advised to include an English Language Course prior to commencing full time study.

Course Details - 2006 :

Minimum Course Duration:

1 Year

Course Commences:

Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July), 2006 - view the Academic Calendar

Study Options:

Full-Time
Distance/External Study

Course Fee (per program):

$13,800.00

Location:

North Ryde (Sydney)

Also offered in:

Distance(Distance/External Study)

Total Course Credit Points:

24

Subjects Per Year:

6-8

Application:

Apply for this course here

Enquiries to:

Dr Susan Roberts - susan.roberts@mq.edu.au

Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program which will vary from the sample program listed here. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au.

It is highly recommended that you access the website http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au at least two weeks prior to your arrival and enrolment at Macquarie University. This will ensure that you have a suitable plan for the days and times that you wish to attend your lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for your enrolled units. Please note that your class timetable still needs to be officially confirmed with your Academic Adviser upon enrolment and may be subject to change due to class availability.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
ECED852	Research Methods in Early Childhood I
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ECED841	Frameworks of Child Development
ECED842	Contemporary Perspectives in the Arts and Early Childhood
ECED843	Early Childhood Professional Challenges
ECED886	Image, Text and the Child
ECED887	Policy and Management in Early Childhood