Course

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne · Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Arts & Social Sciences

Graduate Diploma On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Hawthorn
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
18 Jan 2027 · Study Block 1
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 35,240 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Study Block 1, 2027 Starts 18 January 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
  • Study Block 2, 2027 Starts 12 April 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
  • Study Block 3, 2027 Starts 5 July 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
  • Study Block 4, 2027 Starts 27 September 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0

Academic entry requirements

  • Qualifications Students must have successfully completed one of the following: • A Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline or • A graded Australian Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or recognised ungraded equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (undertaken within the last 7 years), in an early childhood education setting with related leadership responsibilities. Other requirements All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). Admission requirements Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

About this course

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching is a graduate diploma course at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 1 year of study. Published intakes include Study Block 1, 2027, Study Block 2, 2027, Study Block 3, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 35,240 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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Administrative details

Course code
GD-ECTEA
CRICOS
113014K

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Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.