RMIT University

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

As an early childhood teacher, you will support young learners and their families as advocates, enablers, custodians and thinkers—nurturing tomorrow’s global citizens in yet-to-be-imagined futures.

The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education is designed to give you the skills and confidence to become an innovative and attuned professional teacher with the knowledge and experience to teach children between birth and five years in private enterprise, government agencies and community-based early childhood education settings, locally or globally.

Delivery mode

RMIT University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Plenty Road, Bundoora

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline.

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $25,920 $33,600 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$25,920
Standard Tuition:
$33,600
Full Fee Tuition:
$25,920
Full Fee Tuition:
$33,600
Enquire with RMIT University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $25,920 $33,600 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education will prepare you for the following roles.

Childcare Centre Manager

A Childcare Centre Manager oversees the daily running of childcare facilities such as long day care centres, occasional care facilities or a childc...

Avg yearly income $93,496
Entry barriers Low

Early Childhood Teacher

An Early Childhood Teacher educates young children in the years before they begin primary school. You might work in a childcare centre, a kindergar...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Childcare Director

A Childcare Director coordinates the daily activities at a childcare centre. You’ll supervise a team of staff and ensure a centre meets all complia...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

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