Victoria University (VU) - Sydney
Victoria University (VU) - Sydney

Level 1, 160 Sussex Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Summary

Students will  study units focused on children from birth to five years, learning how teaching practice can include children and families as capable participants in education.

Applicants will also gain hands-on work experience in a range of settings, including childcare and kindergartens, graduating with expertise in early-childhood learning built on a strong sense of social justice.

Gain insight into the early years by studying these fascinating areas:

  • child development
  • teaching practice that includes Aboriginal perspectives
  • education and curriculum studies focused on childhood and relationships
  • family and community contexts
  • advocacy and activism in early-childhood settings
  • history and philosophy of early childhood
  • ethical early-childhood professional practice

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6.5

Writing

6.5

Listening

7.5

Speaking

7.5

Reading

58

Writing

58

Listening

73

Speaking

73

Program Intakes

Open date

September 1, 2024

Submission deadline

March 1, 2025

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

February 1, 2025

Submission deadline

August 1, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Level

1 year college diploma including work experience

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$26080 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover Fee: $627 per year
Enrolment Fee: $200 one time