Become a highly qualified early childhood teacher with the University of Melbourne’s Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching.
Suitable for both qualified educators and career changers, this early childhood teacher course prepares you to create inclusive learning environments that meet the needs of all children and promote Indigenous worldviews and sustainability.
Work in Australian early childhood education and care settings with children from birth to age five, or as an early childhood teacher for children up to age eight (additional registration required).
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
April 2027
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street,
Parkville,
Victoria,
3010, Melbourne, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
October 2026
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street,
Parkville,
Victoria,
3010, Melbourne, Australia
To be considered for entry into this course, you must:
Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline.
Or
Have completed a diploma degree (AQF5) or equivalent in any discipline.
And
Have five years of documented relevant experience in a leadership position in an early childhood setting.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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