Career options for Early Childhood and Primary Education at Murdoch University

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In 2014, Part I (first year) units will be introduced with Part II (second year and higher) units becoming available in subsequent years. Detailed information about Part II will be available here from mid-2014.

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Career options

As a Murdoch Education graduate, your prospects within the primary and secondary school teaching professions are excellent. Although your Murdoch degree will lead you towards plenty of work and study opportunities in the field of teaching, you are not absolutely confined to it. Your options will be wider if you combine your degree with other disciplines. The following describes teaching as a particular profession to consider.

Teacher

Teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Childcare Professional

Direct the activities of child care centres and services.

Education Officer

Conduct educational research and develop course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions.