The Institute of Early Childhood (IEC) offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs of study. Undergraduate programs have two major areas of focus:

Early Childhood Teaching

Specialisation in early childhood teaching, from birth through age 12. Click here for general information about this course.

Early Childhood Studies

Specialisation in early childhood without a teaching qualification. Click here for general information about Early Childhood Studies.

Undergraduate Applications

• Admission into most Undergraduate courses available at Macquarie University is made through the University Admission Centre UAC.
• Mature age applications are made directly through Macquarie University:
  • The Jubilee Scheme
  • Distance Education Scheme
• Bachelor of Teaching (Birth to School Age) application is through the university
• Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood application is through the university