Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
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    Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

    Griffith University
    Griffith University
    Australia
    Australia, Southport
    University Rank:#268
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 26,196 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

    About

    As an early childhood teacher, you play a crucial role in building a strong educational foundation, inspiring curiosity, and a love for learning that benefits children throughout their lives.

    With a growing demand for skilled teachers, early childhood education offers strong job prospects and career growth.

    The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education will qualify you to be an early childhood teacher, to work in early childhood education and care services, long day care centres and kindergartens/preschools.

    This program covers key areas of early childhood education for ages birth to five years, including building a strong understanding of child development, curriculum and pedagogical practices. You will build your skills to design and implement engaging activities that stimulate children's imaginations and learning experiences.

    All courses also have an embedded focus on children's rights, to support your understanding of working with young children benefiting both their development and your teaching experience.

    This program includes 60 days professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings.

    The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education is designed for those with a diploma and at least five years of professional experience, or prior completion of a non-education bachelor degree (AQF level 7).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education, applicants must have the following:

    • Australian Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or recognised equivalent) (AQF 5 or higher) with at least five years experience in an Australian Early Childhood setting with related leadership responsibilities, OR
    • Any Bachelors degree (AQF 7)

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

    English test results must be no more than two years old.

    The Direct Entry Program (DEP) pathway is not accepted for this program.

    Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements:

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    26,196 / year
    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

     

    1. Choose the degree

     

    At Griffith we offer hundreds of study options. Our study website will help you find the best degree for you.

     

    2. Entry requirements

     

    Check you meet the academic and English language entry requirements in the Degree finder.

     

    Consider a pathway option if you don’t meet the direct entry requirements.

     

    3. Check if you are eligible for credit

     

    If you have existing formal qualifications or relevant work experience, you may be eligible to receive credit which will reduce the duration of your study.

     

    To apply, provide details of your previous qualification or work experience in the ‘credit for previous study’ section when you submit your application. You may be required to supply detailed course outlines of your previous qualification(s) in English.

     

    4. Prepare supporting documentation

     

    Prepare supporting documentation including:

     

    • a certified* copy of your academic results (translated into English if applicable)

    • a certified* copy of your English test results (if available) and

    • if you are applying for a music or visual arts degree you may need to submit a portfolio of work, or audition (see individual program for details)





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    Sponsored students must also supply documents confirming:

       

    *To certify your documents, a Justice of the Peace or other public notary—lawyer, policeman, solicitor, embassy official—must see your original documents, and sign and stamp the copies for you.

     

    5. Apply

     

    Apply online or through an international registered recruitment representative.

     

    If you are currently studying at an Australian high school you may apply through QTAC.

     

    Application dates

     

    We recommend you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate programs by:

     

    • 31 January (to start Trimester 1)

    • 3 June (to start Trimester 2)

    • 30 September (to start Trimester 3).





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    You must allow enough time for your visa application to be processed, to allow you to arrive in time for Orientation. Some programs have different application closing dates. Check if this applies to your program on the 

     

    Track your application

     

    If you applied online, login to our International Application System.

     

    If you applied through an agent, check with your registered Griffith agent or provider.

     

     

    Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
    Griffith University
    Griffith University
    Australia

    Australia, Southport

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