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Graduate Diploma of Education in Early Childhood Southern Cross University - Melbourne Campus Southern Cross University - Melbourne Campus, Australia

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AUD 31520

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

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.

This course includes 60 days (480 hours) professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements website, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning days must be completed, and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025, Jun 2025, Aug 2025, Oct 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have completed a bachelor degree (AQF 7) or equivalent; or
    • A completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (AQF5 or above), and a minimum of five years relevant work experience (undertaken within the last seven years) in an Australian early childhood education setting with related leadership responsibilities.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    31520

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    30th Anniversary Onshore Scholarships

    Celebrate SCU's 30th Anniversary with Scholarships of up to $26,000 off your Bachelor, or $18,000 off your Master program tuition fee.

    • Scholarships are offered over the duration of a Bachelor or Master program
    • Offered to academically high-achieving international students
    • For applications received from 8 March to 1 May (12pm AEST) 2024
    • Open to onshore students, $10,000 first year fee reduction
    • Reduced deposits & payments plans available case by case
    • Must apply by 12pm 1st May and accept their offer by 31 May
    • Available for all courses, April and July intakes
    • Automatic selection, no additional forms
    • Available for students on a student visa
    • Ongoing scholarships up to $8,000, based on academic performance
       

    Terms and conditions apply:
    Published by Southern Cross University in February 2024. The information in this flyer is accurate at the time of publication and is to be used as a guide only. Scholarship is available to students within Australia and selected offshore low risk markets that apply between 8th March and 1st May at 12pm AEST and accept their offer prior to 31 May 2024. All students must meet published admissions and GTE requirements and be applying to study on a student visa. Southern Cross University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details published in the flyer at any stage. To the extent permitted at law, the University excludes all liability (including all losses, damages, costs and expenses of whatever nature) arising from the use of, or reliance on, any of the information contained in this flyer. Information in this flyer is for international students wanting to study in Australia.


    Merit-Based Scholarship
    (International Students within Australia)

    Celebrate your achievement with up to $24,000 off your Bachelor, or $16,000 off your Master program tuition fee

    • Scholarships are offered over the duration of a Bachelor or Master program
    • Offered to academically high-achieving international students
    • Available for the March, July and November 2024 intakes

     

    Terms and conditions apply.
    Published by Southern Cross University in September 2023. The information in this flyer is accurate at the time of publication and is to be used as a guide only

    Southern Cross University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details published in the flyer at any stage. To the extent permitted by law, the university excludes all liability (including all losses, damages, costs and expenses of whatever nature) arising from the use of, or reliance on, any of the information contained in this flyer. Information in this flyer is for international students wanting to study in Australia. EduCo conducts academic courses on behalf of Southern Cross University in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth

     

    Southern Cross University Branch Campus Merit-Based Scholarship for applicants applying from within Australia
    This Scholarship recognises and celebrates the achievement of students, offering up to $24,000 over 3 years for undergraduate and up to $16,000 over 2 years for postgraduate international students who achieve meritoriously through their degree.

     

    How do I apply for the scholarship?
    The application and selection processes are automatic except where a student chooses not to participate. While the application and selection processes are automated, students will sign to acknowledge understanding and agreement to the Terms and Conditions as part of the Admissions process.


    Who can become Merit-based Scholars?


    New Students

    • The key criterion for future  students is that they are international students applying from within Australia, who meet the minimum admissions entry criteria, studying eight units in their first year. Future students will be offered a $8,000 fee reduction in the first year for all the courses except GDEC
    • GDEC receive a $6000 first year scholarship

      

    Continuing students

    Continuing students will be eligible to receive the same opportunity or a portion thereof in a merit-based structure determined by GPA. GPA thresholds are as follows:

    • Course GPA 4.0 to 5.4 — $5,000
    • Course GPA 5.5 to 7.0 — $8,000


    When will the Merit-Based Scholarship be offered?
    The scholarship will be offered to commencing and current students during the March, July and November 2024 intakes.

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