Victoria University · Victoria · Arts & Social Sciences
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria 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. Additional information Working with Children Check: Applicants must complete a Working with Children Check prior to undertaking placement. This course is ACECQA accredited and is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for teaching registration in Victoria, by the Education Standards Authority (NESA) in New South Wales and by the Queensland College of Teachers in Queensland. Graduates of Early Childhood Education programs in NSW are required to register with NESA. In Victoria, the VIT advises that “those who wish to teach in an early childhood setting must hold an early childhood education qualification approved or recognised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).” Refer to VIT Registration information https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/registering-as-a-teacher/how-do-i-register-as-a-teacher/early-childhood-teacher. National Child Safety Training: All students enrolled in Early Childhood courses are required to complete the National Child Safety Training prior to commencing professional placement. This training is delivered through the Australian Government’s Geccko platform https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/quality-and-safety/national-child-safety-training. and is a mandatory requirement under the National Child Safety Reform for the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. In addition, students must complete the relevant Child Protection Training required by the state or territory in which they will undertake placement. This training must be completed prior to placement and renewed annually to maintain compliance. Upon completion of both training requirements, students must upload their certificates and relevant expiry dates to their WIL Student Profile. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all documentation remains current and reflects the required renewal periods. Students who do not complete the required training and upload valid evidence to WIL prior to placement will not be permitted to attend placement until all requirements have been met.
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education is a graduate diploma course at Victoria University in Victoria. It is listed as 1 year of study. Published intakes include 15 February 2027, Melbourne City Campus, 2027, 26 April 2027, Melbourne City Campus, 2027, 26 July 2027, Melbourne City Campus, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 33,800 for 2026 (indicative).
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Melbourne · Footscray Park
Melbourne · Footscray Park
Melbourne · Footscray Park
Melbourne · Footscray Park
Melbourne · Footscray Park
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