The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is an initial teacher education course that will prepare you to demonstrate the requirements to work as a teacher with children of preschool age or under in centrebased services nbspBe the change you want to see and fasttrack your journey to becoming a qualified Early Childhood Teacher in just one year with CQUniversitys Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Study options
Online/Distance
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
A$25,000.00 (13,90,047)
per year
Facility Levy - $375 at the commencement of each term (long or flexi), capped at $750 per academic year.
Start date
March 2027
Online/Distance
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
A$25,000.00 (13,90,047)
per year
Facility Levy - $375 at the commencement of each term (long or flexi), capped at $750 per academic year.
Start date
July 2027
Entry requirements
For international students
A 3 yearAustralian Qualifications Framewor k AQF Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent qualification withA minimum overall Grade PointAverage GPA ofAt least 4.0 orA relevant Diploma of Early Childhood EducationAnd Care qualification plusA minimum of five years of documented relevant employment experience inA leadership position withinAn early childhood setting e.g.Activity Group Leadernbsp Head Teacher Centre Director Educational Leader Group Leader.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.