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Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The RMIT Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education is a one-year intensive program that equips students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to foster the development of children from birth to age five. It blends global and Indigenous perspectives with research-informed teaching methods and a teaching approach that respects diversity in age, gender, ethnicity and ability, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander narratives. Graduates work as early childhood teachers in preschools, kindergartens and early learning centres.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Program code GD204. Delivered at Bundoora Campus, Full-time 1 Years, Part-time 2 Years. Upon completion of this graduate diploma, you will be qualified to teach in early childhood education settings in most states in Australia and overseas. The market for early childhood teachers is forecast to remain strong over the coming years. Jobs and Skills Australia projects that work opportunities for early childhood teachers are set to increase by 5.6% to 2028. If you are interested in teaching outside of Victoria or overseas, registration will be subject to the criteria of the relevant state or overseas accrediting authorities and you are advised to seek information on what is required. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation The Graduate Diploma in Early Childh
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline. Selection for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) is competitive, and places are limited. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. You will be selected based on your grade point average (GPA). The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education has English language requirements which are specific to this degree. For more information, please refer to the English language requirements tab. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements If you did not complete your bachelor degree in English at an approved institution in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America you must complete one of the following English proficiency tests or an approved Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) English Language Test : IELTS (Academic): minimum over
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