Graduate Diploma of Education in Early Childhood
The Hotel School - Southern Cross University - Melbourne Campus
Australia,Victoria
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 26,000/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Mar 2026
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Australia, Victoria
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1989
Total Students: 0 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Level 3, 399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Graduate Diploma of Education in Early Childhood
Program Overview
Early childhood education is an immensely satisfying career and a precious opportunity to give children the very best start in life.
Within 10 months, our Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) will qualify you to be an early childhood teacher to work in early childhood education and care services, long day care centres, and preschools.
Our course covers key areas of early childhood education and care, theory, principles and practices that best support children’s learning and development. Admission into the course is via an undergraduate degree in any discipline, including a teaching qualification.
This course includes 60 days (480 hours) professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements website, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning days must be completed, and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 26,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in The Hotel School - Southern Cross University - Melbourne 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.
