Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 31,520 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Southern Cross University - Sydney Campus

  CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5  Minimum Listening - 6.5  Minimum Reading - 6.5  Minimum Writing - 6.5  Minimum Speaking - 6.5  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have completed a bachelor degree (AQF 7) or equivalent; or
• A completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (AQF5 or above), and a minimum of five years relevant work experience (undertaken within the last seven years) in an Australian early childhood education setting with related leadership responsibilities.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
 

Potential occupations
Career opportunities arising from this course include:

• Early childhood teacher in preschool and long day care (child care) settings
• Family day care educator
• Early childhood services

Professional accreditation
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) is accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

This course qualifies early childhood teachers to teach in settings for children aged from birth to five years.

Scholarships

30th Anniversary Onshore Scholarships

Celebrate SCU's 30th Anniversary with Scholarships of up to $26,000 off your Bachelor, or $18,000 off your Master program tuition fee.

• Scholarships are offered over the duration of a Bachelor or Master program
• Offered to academically high-achieving international students
• For applications received from 8 March to 1 May (12pm AEST) 2024
• Open to onshore students, $10,000 first year fee reduction
• Reduced deposits & payments plans available case by case
• Must apply by 12pm 1st May and accept their offer by 31 May
• Available for all courses, April and July intakes
• Automatic selection, no additional forms
• Available for students on a student visa
• Ongoing scholarships up to $8,000, based on academic performance
   

Terms and conditions apply:
Published by Southern Cross University in February 2024. The information in this flyer is accurate at the time of publication and is to be used as a guide only. Scholarship is available to students within Australia and selected offshore low risk markets that apply between 8th March and 1st May at 12pm AEST and accept their offer prior to 31 May 2024. All students must meet published admissions and GTE requirements and be applying to study on a student visa. Southern Cross University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details published in the flyer at any stage. To the extent permitted at law, the University excludes all liability (including all losses, damages, costs and expenses of whatever nature) arising from the use of, or reliance on, any of the information contained in this flyer. Information in this flyer is for international students wanting to study in Australia.

Merit-Based Scholarship
(International Students within Australia)

Celebrate your achievement with up to $24,000 off your Bachelor, or $16,000 off your Master program tuition fee

• Scholarships are offered over the duration of a Bachelor or Master program
• Offered to academically high-achieving international students
• Available for the March, July and November 2024 intakes

Terms and conditions apply.
Published by Southern Cross University in September 2023. The information in this flyer is accurate at the time of publication and is to be used as a guide only

Southern Cross University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details published in the flyer at any stage. To the extent permitted by law, the university excludes all liability (including all losses, damages, costs and expenses of whatever nature) arising from the use of, or reliance on, any of the information contained in this flyer. Information in this flyer is for international students wanting to study in Australia. EduCo conducts academic courses on behalf of Southern Cross University in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth

Southern Cross University Branch Campus Merit-Based Scholarship for applicants applying from within Australia
This Scholarship recognises and celebrates the achievement of students, offering up to $24,000 over 3 years for undergraduate and up to $16,000 over 2 years for postgraduate international students who achieve meritoriously through their degree.

How do I apply for the scholarship?
The application and selection processes are automatic except where a student chooses not to participate. While the application and selection processes are automated, students will sign to acknowledge understanding and agreement to the Terms and Conditions as part of the Admissions process.

Who can become Merit-based Scholars?
The key criterion for future students is that they are international students applying from within Australia, who meet the minimum admissions entry criteria, studying eight units in their first year. Future students will be offered a $8,000 fee reduction in the first year.

Continuing students will be eligible to receive the same opportunity or a portion thereof in a merit-based structure determined by GPA. GPA thresholds are as follows:

• Course GPA 4.0 to 5.4 — $5,000
• Course GPA 5.5 to 7.0 — $8,000

When will the Merit-Based Scholarship be offered?
The scholarship will be offered to commencing and current students during the March, July and November 2024 intakes.

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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