Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is an initial teacher education course that will prepare students to demonstrate the requirements to work as a teacher with children of preschool age or under in centre-based services.
Overview
This course equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to foster childrens learning from birth to five years old. Students will dive deep into key theories, practices, and principles that form the foundation of this impactful profession. The course includes 60 days of hands-on, professional experience in early childhood education settings.
Career Opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is an initial postgraduate pre-service teacher education course for those who aim to pursue a career as an early childhood teacher. Graduates are qualified to teach in birth to prior to school contexts. This course does not enable graduates to teach in the compulsory years of schooling in Australia.
- Government departments (e.g. family services, education and health)
- Education administration
- Community development roles
- Workplace training developers
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when students want to study. The course is available online.
Available Locations
- Online
Course Structure
Students must complete 8 units (48 credits):
- Examining the Early Childhood Education and Care Context
- Play, Purpose, and Pedagogy
- Working with Infants and Toddlers
- Early Language, Literacy and the Creative Arts
- Responding to Difference: Children, Families and Communities
- Curious Learners: Exploring STEM and Sustainability
- Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
- Leadership in the Contemporary Early Childhood Policy Landscape
Requirements
To be eligible, students must meet the following entry requirements:
- Entry Requirements
During their study, students will also need to meet the following requirements:
- Inherent Requirements
- Security Requirements
- Health Requirements
Fees & Scholarships
The indicative first-year fee for 2025 is A$30,000. International students may be eligible for merit scholarships, which provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%.
Related Courses
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
- Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
- Location: On Campus, Online
- Availability: Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay, Online, Rockhampton