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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Victoria University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Diploma for educators leading early childhood programs.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 years): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Early Childhood Education and Care. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in education.

Career outcomes

  • Early childhood educator
  • Playgroup supervisor
  • Home-based care worker

Curriculum

  • 56-week course of 15 units (12 core
  • 3 elective) with mandatory work placement hours (number not stated). Core units cover curriculum design
  • Learning frameworks
  • Child development
  • Family and community partnerships
  • Safe environments and team leadership. Electives include human resources and operations topics.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of the published academic entry level for the qualification
  • usually secondary schooling or equivalent for diploma entry.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school qualification, Relevant certificate or pathway qualification where applicable

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application
  • Academic transcripts
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport
  • Course-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

  1. Choose the course
  2. Collect academic and English documents
  3. Apply online or through an approved VU education agent
  4. Receive and accept the offer
  5. Pay the international fee deposit
  6. Arrange a student visa and enrol.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,484 AUD
Application fee$75 AUD
Deposit$9,242 AUD

Program details

CampusFootscray Nicholson Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT
DepartmentEducation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value48
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 years
Scholarship noteVU Block Model International Scholarship may provide up to 30% tuition savings; STEM Accommodation Scholarship and VU Global Research Scholarship may apply where eligibility criteria are met.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    7 Feb 2027

    86 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jul 2027

    247 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.