Overview
Our graduate diploma allows graduates of degree programmes to become early-childhood teachers. With the current 3-year-old kindergarten expansion in Victoria, this course places you in an excellent position to apply for work as a kinder teacher.
This Early Childhood Education programme from Victoria University is tailored to applicants with an undergraduate qualification in a discipline other than early childhood. If you hold an early childhood teaching degree and you're looking to advance your career, we recommend upskilling to a four year degree by applying for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership.
You'll study units focused on children from birth to five years, learning how teaching practice can include children and families as capable participants in education.
You'll also gain hands-on work experience in a range of settings, including childcare and kindergartens, graduating with expertise in early-childhood learning built on a strong sense of social justice.
Career
Childcare job openings are expecting massive growth (ACECQA).
Thanks to the essential experience you’ll get from teaching early-childhood settings during your placement, you’ll be work-ready when you graduate.
With an ACECQA approved early-childhood teacher qualification, our graduates can find employment in:
- public or private kindergartens (preschool)
- long-day-care centres
- early-childhood centres.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary Issues, Social Contexts of Learning and Social Justice
- Inclusive Practice in Education
- Place, Play and the Languages of Science
- Languages of Children
- Professional Practice 1
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS: 0101340, 113431D
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent). Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will be required to complete IELTS: Overall 7.0 with Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5. OR the following scores that serve as equivalent scores for the IELTS: • ISPLR: Overall (3+) L (4), R (3+), W (3+), S (4) • TOEFL: Overall (94), L (27), R (21), W (24), S (24) • PTE: Overall (65-72), L (73), R (58), W (58), S (73) Applicants with a minimum of a 3 year Bachelor’s degree from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will not be required to complete IELTS.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents32200 AUD / year≈ 32200 AUD / year
Additional Details
- Indicative full fee for full-time domestic students: AU4,627 per year (2025)
- Indicative fee for full-time international students: AU$16,900/semester (2026)
Living costs
Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood Education.
Available Scholarships
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