Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education in Melbourne Australia | Deakin University
Deakin University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
36,000
(c. USD25,333.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Empower future generations by developing their emotional intelligence, social abilities, and critical thinking through play-based learning with the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education. This program teaches essential skills like empathy and self-confidence while providing hands-on training.
Gain real-world experience through 60+ days of professional placements that integrate academic theory with practical teaching. The program culminates in the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment, a capstone project ensuring you're fully prepared to launch your teaching career.
Graduate with industry-relevant skills that employers actively seek - 96% of our early childhood education graduates secure teaching positions in this steadily growing field. The Victorian Government also provides financial support options for students enrolling in Deakin's Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a different discipline
completion of a bachelor degree or higher in primary or secondary teaching
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 7.0) speaking and listening 7.5
PTE Academic: minimum score of 65 (with no communication band less than 65) speaking and listening 73
Tuition
AUD
36,000