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Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

At La Trobe University

Location

Australia

Qualification

Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas

Fees

AUD39200

(2026)

Duration

1 Year(s)

Next intake

12.07.2027

Course info

Learn from highly experienced teachers with an industry-connected curriculum designed in consultation with industry partners and delivered by La Trobe's award-winning School of Education. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to support the next generation of pre-school children develop foundational skills across social, emotional, physical and academic areas. Explore key areas of early childhood education through core subjects exploring early childhood development, assessment and reporting, teaching strategies, and safety and ethics as you put your knowledge to work in the real world with work-based learning, integrated placement and an embedded professional mentoring program. You'll graduate ready to start your career in early childhood education environments or advance directly into La Trobe's Master of Education, further preparing you for leadership or specialist positions within the sector.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 1 Year(s)

Fees: AUD39200

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (July), 2027	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2028	Bundoora

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

Successful completion of an Australian cognate or related Bachelor (or international equivalent). (Examples of related Bachelors include knowledge relevant to working with children and young people. This includes areas such as child welfare, youth work, community services, health, psychology, social work, and related sectors where there is direct engagement with the care, development, wellbeing, or protection of children.) Selection criteria: All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.