Associate Degree of Early Years Studies

Our Associate Degree of Early Childhood course is a supportive program with a personal approach that recognises students as individuals.

It is a pathway into our Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary).

Apply now to gain:

the skills and professional qualification to be employed as a qualified educator within children’s services, as recognised by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
excellent practical skills developed through an integrated program.
knowledge about children from birth to 12 years, through a blend of structured classes and professional placements.
knowledge about educating children from birth to 12 years.
access to content of very contemporary material – there is a strong focus on social justice and equity, covering multiple perspectives.

Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency, to include studies equivalent to VCE Units 1 and 2 Mathematics (Australian Year 11 or equivalent)

English: Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band below 6.5; Pearson PTE Academic 58 overall with no individual communicative skill below 50, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognized equivalency; TOEFL iBT: 83 overall (Writing: 24, Speaking: 20, Reading: 13, Listening: 12); Cambridge English Scale (Cambridge: First (FCE), Cambridge: Advanced (CAE), Cambridge: Proficiency (CPE)): 176 overall (individual bands: min: 169); Melbourne Polytechnic: ELICOS - 3+ ISLPR overall individual bands: min ISLPR 3.