Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)
Southern Cross University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01241G
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.
Structure
Credit points 96
Standard entry requirements
Applications for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) may be selected where they can demonstrate academic or professional standing considered by the School Board or Course Coordinator to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.Applications for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) may be selected where they can demonstrate academic or professional standing considered by the School Board or Course Coordinator to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.To meet the minimum English language requirement an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria: have completed senior secondary study equivalent of Australian Year 12 or have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) at AQF diploma equivalent or higher where: the country where those studies were undertaken is listed in Schedule A of the Rules Relating to Awards - Rule 2
Recognition
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) is accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gold Coast | International: $28,000 | No |
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| Online campus | International: $28,000 | No |
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