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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

Swinburne online - online delivery only.

This course is only available for domestic students

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Study structure, fees & scholarships, how to apply.

Our Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) qualifies you to teach children from 0-5 years of age. 

You’ll learn how to keep tiny attention spans interested and prepare for a rewarding career in kindergartens, preschools, early learning centres and more. 

Discover how to respond to students and families of diverse cultures and backgrounds, including Indigenous cultures.

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Skills you’ll learn

• Emerging technologies
• Problem-solving
• Intercultural competence
• Contextual and theoretical knowledge

Your career opportunities

• Early childhood educator
• Early childhood teacher
• Classroom teacher

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With Swinburne Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace. Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.

Qualifications

One of the following:

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Course prerequisites

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (other than EAL) or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Other requirements

All applicants must sit and achieve an appropriate standard on a selection test used to assess an applicant’s non-academic personal and professional attributes.

Admission to this course will consider both academic and non-academic results. 

English language proficiency

All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.

The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Working with Children Check and Police Check

All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement.   View the list  of each state's requirements.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements  for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

• IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
• Swinburne’s  English for Academic Purposes  (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
• or equivalent measures available at  English language requirements .

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Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

Bachelor of Education Primary (Swinburne Online delivered)

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) (Swinburne Online delivered)

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

How credit points work.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching), students are required to complete 400 credit points comprising of 32 units of study (12.5 credit points each). The 400 credit points must comprise of:

24 units of core units of study (300 credit points)

4 placement units (50 credit points)

4 units comprising a minor or electives (50 credit points)

Students may not complete more than 150 credit points (normally 12 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between minors, students must choose an approved alternative.

Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period.

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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Online delivery

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To qualify for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), students are required to complete 400 credit points comprising of 32 units of study (12.5 credit points each). The 400 credit points must comprise of:

• 28 units of core education and early childhood studies (350 credit points)
• 4 units of other studies comprising of a minor or elective units (50 credit points)

Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period.

Below are examples of study loads for Swinburne Online students:

• Accelerated study: 12 units of study per academic year
• Full-time study: eight units of study per academic year
• Part-time study: four units of study per academic year
• Recommended study: six units of study per academic year

In addition, students are responsible for arranging and successfully completing the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) normally within three attempts through the Australian Council for Education Research prior to completing 200 credit points of study. Academic Progress - special requirements In addition to the standard academic progress rules, the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) has the following additional academic progress rules which are established in accordance with Academic Courses Regulation 62(2): 1. A student is classified as 'at risk' of unsatisfactory progress if they:(a) behave in a manner which breaches the Swinburne Student Charter whilst on a teaching placement(b) fail to attempt both component tests of the National Literacy and Numeracy test (LANTITE) prior to completing 100 credit points of studies 2. A student is classified as having 'unsatisfactory progress' if they:(a) fail to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy test (LANTITE) prior to completing 200 credit points of studies or following three attempts(b) fail a Teaching Placement unit(c) have their teaching placement terminated early by a school. In the case of early termination of a teaching placement by a school, the student will be deemed as having 'unsatisfactory progress' and a progress review processes will commence within two weeks of the cessation of the placement Students who are identified as having unsatisfactory progress will be subject to the show cause provisions in the Progress Review section of the Academic Progress Policy. Professional placements Placements are a key part of your education course and are a requirement for teacher registration. Swinburne Online will provide guidance and support through the Professional Placements Office to enable students to arrange their own placements. Professional experience requires student teachers to hold a current Child Safety Screening checks, as required by their State/Territory, before commencing a professional placement. Find out more about placements .

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Enquire about credit .

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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Undergraduate | SWI-ECP-DEG | 2024

Teach children aged between 6 weeks and 12 years old

Study teaching online to work in childcare centres, kindergartens, and primary schools. You’ll explore theories of teaching and learning, and build practical skills in real learning environments. Teach maths, English, art, music, PE and more.

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What you'll learn.

Curriculum Planning

Create learning activities to engage students and develop their skills.

Child Behaviour

Understand why children display different behaviours and learn how to best approach them.

Health and Activity

Explore a range of issues surrounding children’s health, nutrition and safety.

Twenty-first Century Teaching

Embrace the role of being a teacher in an era of rapid change.

Description

Help young children develop the skills they’ll use for a lifetime; choose a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) online. With this qualification you can teach children aged between 6 weeks and 12 years old, in childcare centres, kindergartens and primary schools.

You will learn how to engage children with activities such as art, music, maths and literacy. You will develop the skills you need to respond to diversity and help each child get the most out of their education during their formative years.

Led by experienced education professionals with recent or current teaching practice, this course combines online learning with teaching placements in early childhood and primary school settings. Our students get great feedback from their placement schools and centres – we ensure you are prepared and supported by our course tutors and advisors to make your placement a positive experience.

Swinburne University has now incorporated the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA) into the final year of primary professional experience units. This narrative based assignment will allow you to demonstrate your competence in classroom practice by creating a unit plan, lesson plans, assessing, reflecting and appraising your teaching. Connecting the academic program to your professional experience, the GTPA provides quality assurance of graduate readiness, giving you valuable experience to help you progress into your new career.

When you graduate, you’ll be qualified to practice as a childcare professional or primary teacher, with accreditation from the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

Degree structure details

Recommended study pattern.

Learning and Communicating Online (COM10003)

Understanding Language and Literacy (EDU10002)

The World of Maths (EDU10003)

Indigenous Education and Perspectives (EDU10005)

Theories of Teaching and Learning (EDU10004)

Developing Literacy (EDU20001)

Mathematics in Practice (EDU20002)

Sustainable Education and Perspectives (EDU20005)

Social and Emotional Learning (EDU20014)

Teaching Technologies (EDU30059)

Families, Community and Citizenship (EDU30006)

Imagining the World through the Arts (EDU30007)

The Healthy and Active Child (EDU40001)

Play and Environment (EDU40002)

Identity: The Early Childhood Professional (EDU40003)

Advocacy and Social Justice (EDU40004)

Understanding and Supporting Inclusion (EDU30005)

Science and Technology (EDU30002)

Mathematics in the Primary Classroom (EDU30009)

Discovering Science (EDU30011)

Health and Physical Education (EDU30014)

Educational Leadership, Management and Program Assessment (EDU30062 )

Teaching English (EDU30063)

Arts Education (EDU40008)

Teaching the Humanities (EDU40011)

Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Assessment: Practicum 1 (EDU10001)

Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Primary: Practicum 2 (EDU20006)

Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Infants: Practicum 3E (EDU30003)

Ready to Teach Primary: Practicum 4e (EDU40005)

Ready to Teach Early Childhood: Practicum 5e (EDU40006)

Professional Placements

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary): 3 units x 20 days, 1 unit x 21 days, 1 unit x 10 days. Total: 91 days.

Award requirements

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education

To be eligible to graduate, students must pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE), which is required to become a registered teacher. This test is run externally at the applicant’s expense. Applicants must disclose all previous LANTITE attempts (if any) through a personal statement and upload the results for each attempt. Applicants who have unsuccessfully attempted LANTITE three or more times will not be eligible to receive an offer for this course.

Once enrolled, all applicants must provide relevant Child Safety Screening clearance as your state of residence requires and maintain clearances throughout the duration of the program.

Courses are only available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and humanitarian visa holders.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology leads the way with innovative and new ways of teaching, learning and thinking. It offers a wide range of study options, from pre-apprenticeships, undergraduate, postgraduate and PhDs, including online degrees with Open Universities Australia. Swinburne is known for career-oriented education and encouraging lifelong learning.

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Secondary education

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

VCE Pre-requisites

Applicants must meet the associated minimum ATAR score.

Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (other than EAL) or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language.

Work and life

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply. Applicants without a formal qualification, but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

English proficiency requirements

All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.

The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Recognition of previous work or study

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.

Study method requirements

Special requirements.

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If you’re looking to apply for our Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) course you will need to complete the CASPer suitability tool. Get in touch with a Course Consultant to find out more information.

Working with Children Check and Police Check

All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. For a list of each state’s requirements see www.careforkids.com.au.

Career opportunities

Early Childhood Teacher

Teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, and art to early childhood students.

Kindergarten Teacher

Guide young children in the acquisition of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, effectively preparing them for a successful transition to primary school.

Early Childhood Teaching Director

Develop the curriculum, set policies and oversee daily operations of an early childhood centre.

Primary School Teacher

Educate students aged 5-12 years through classroom lessons and educational programs covering a variety of subjects.

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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) (Online)

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Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Undergraduate CRICOS: 00111D

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) aims to prepare generalist teachers who are competent to teach early childhood and primary schooling (birth to twelve years); have a strong sense of professional identity and are able to articulate this to others; are able to demonstrate an understanding of child development from early childhood through to the later stages of primary schooling; are pedagogical leaders who collaborate with colleagues, children, families and communities; use innovative and creative teaching methods that make expert use of emerging technologies; acknowledge and use a range of broad perspectives that are relevant to societal and educational contexts in which they work, including sustainability, cultural-historical and Indigenous education perspectives; acknowledge, value and respect the diversity of individuals and cultures, including Indigenous cultures, and teach in ways that are sensitive to these perspectives; are able to negotiate the changing context of teaching and learning in the 21st Century. Students can graduate with one or two specialisations (English or Mathematics) having developed additional depth of understanding in terms, expert content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and highly effective classroom teaching in the specific areas.

Students are required to complete 400 credit points comprising 32 units of study (12.5 credit points each). The 400 credit points must comprise: 32 core units (400 credit points) including at least one specialisation (Mathematics or English)

Standard entry requirements

• One of: Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
• Completion of an approved Diploma or Advanced Diploma
• Completion or partial completion of an approved Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree

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Course Overview

For young children, the time leading up to entering primary school is an important one, in which a child grows both physically and mentally, and cognitive skills develop at a faster rate than at any other time of life. Early childhood teachers play a vital role in shaping young minds.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) is accredited by the leading industry body, the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). Upon graduation, you will be qualified to teach in the pre-primary school early childhood education sector, with the flexibility to work in a range of settings including children’s centres, kindergartens, preschools and early learning centres.

Completed over four years (or part-time equivalent), you will develop a foundation in educational theory, literacy and numeracy, and build the practical skills and techniques you need to manage a classroom and the specific needs of pre-primary aged children. You will have the opportunity to implement these techniques in your practicums and fourth-year work placements.

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

• Early Childhood Teacher
• Kindergarten Teacher
• Early Childhood Teaching Director
• Early Childhood Service Manager

What You'll Learn

• Classroom Management Techniques
• Practical Skills for Early Childhood Teaching
• Curriculum Planning
• Child Behaviour
• Health and Activity
• Twenty-first Century Teaching
• Study Method
• Online Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
• Blended Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
• In-class In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
• Virtual Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration and Study Load

• 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) students must complete 400 credit points:

• Twenty-four Core Units of Study (300 credit points)
• Four Placement units (50 credit points)
• Four units (50 credit points) comprising a minor or electives

Students may not complete more than 150 credit points (normally 12 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between minors, students must choose an approved alternative.

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
• Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)

Course Prerequisites

• VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent

Non-year 12 entry

• Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply
• Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units
• Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success

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• All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check from the appropriate State Authority
• A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to placement

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On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Show broad and coherent knowledge of children aged 0-5 years, notably in relation to how they learn, with comprehensive knowledge of early childhood curriculum and quality frameworks within the Australian context
• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in diverse early childhood contexts, showing appropriate initiative and judgment
• Apply knowledge and skills to create and maintain supportive, safe and engaging learning environments, with an ability to critically analyse information in diverse early childhood contexts
• Critically review and apply theory to practice, showing initiative and informed judgment in decision making and problem-solving
• Assess children’s learning and use clear communication to report outcomes to parents and communities through critically analysing, consolidating and synthesising assessment information
• Articulate a deep knowledge of the early childhood profession that is informed by critical thinking and synthesis of theoretical and practical knowledge and ongoing professional learning
• Collaborate respectfully with colleagues, families and children, with communication skills that present clear, coherent and current knowledge
• Demonstrate conceptual knowledge of the principles of diversity and difference and the implications to children’s rights and inclusive practice, and have the ability to adapt such knowledge in diverse contexts

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UC Online’s Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ECE) offers a program to round out and enhance educators’ Birth – Age 5 educational experience. This program is designed to build on associate degree competencies to strengthen professionals’ ability to design and implement developmentally appropriate learning environments for children Birth–Age 5.

Whether you are in a preschool, Head Start program, child-care center, family childcare environment, or just interested in getting started in the field, our online program provides the flexibility and accessibility you need.  Our courses give you information and strategies that you can learn today and apply in the classroom tomorrow! This degree does not lead to Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5 licensure.

Early Childhood Education Program Highlights:

• Start-to-Graduation Support: Every student enrolled online is assigned a dedicated Academic Advisor and also a Student Success Coordinator providing one-on-one support. They are your on-campus partners who can help you manage your time and ensure you’re meeting degree requirements to get you to graduation.
• T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® OHIO Scholarship: Current Ohio early childhood professionals may be eligible to receive financial assistance for the cost of tuition, books, and related education expenses. Visit OCCRRA to apply.
• 100% Online: All coursework is completed online – no campus visits are required!
• Flexible Scheduling: Offering part-time and full-time options, our online program is designed with busy, working professionals in mind.
• Three Start Dates per Year: With courses offered year-round, students are offered the convenience of beginning their degree in Fall, Spring, or Summer.
• Accredited:  The University of Cincinnati and all of its regional campuses are accredited by the  Higher Learning Commission . Additionally, UC’s College of Education, Criminal Justice & Human Rights (CECH) is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• Nationally Ranked: UC Online’s BSEd in Early Childhood Care & Education is currently ranked as the 2nd Best Online Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education by TheBestSchools.org .

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Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching

Upskill your current industry experience or launch into one of the most rewarding careers as an Early Childhood Teacher. To apply applicants must have completed the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This course is not available to international students.

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‘I truly believe the more people who complete this course, then the more qualified workers there will be to help close the skills gap. It’s a game changer to complete a graduate diploma in 12 months while completing majority of your practicum in your own workplace. And it’s hyper tailored to early childhood, so all the learning is incredibly relevant.’

Marissa, Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching alumni

As a Kindergarten Teacher, you’ll have a strong future ahead of you, with a 17.2% increase expected in the next five years.

Our education courses have been awarded a five-star rating for overall experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality.

The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching is a one-year postgraduate qualification which will provide you the pathway to become a qualified teacher with an expert understanding in educational theory and pedagogical practices to make a difference to children’s lives and your early childhood employer services.

The demand for early childhood teachers and job roles are predicted to rise strongly from  47,900 to 56,200 by 2025 . With strong employability prospects and a growing demand for early childhood teachers, there has never been a better time to elevate or discover your passion in childhood education.

This innovative and accelerated early childhood teacher qualification helps overcome the typical barriers to undertaking an early childhood teaching qualification through a workplace-based internship model with alternative setting experience. For every unit you undertake, you will arrange a classroom placement, and have real-world opportunities to teach literacy, numeracy, creative arts and sciences while addressing the specific learning needs of children within early childhood services.

The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching is professionally accredited with ACECQA and Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an early childhood teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please check with your state’s early childhood teacher registration body for reciprocal arrangements which exist in other states/territories.

This is not offered to students residing in South Australia (SA) due to AITSL accreditation requirements.

Please note, you must be a citizen or a permanent resident of Australia to study this course.

What will you learn?

• Learning Environment Management Techniques:  Learn practical, age-appropriate techniques that help nurture a positive and dynamic learning environment for babies and young learners aged 0–5 years.
• Practical Skills for Early Childhood Teaching:  Apply early-childhood specific learning techniques in group learning contexts, preparing dynamic lesson plans that harness the education potential of play and creativity.
• Curriculum Planning:  Create learning activities to engage students and develop their skills.
• Child Behaviour:  Understand why children display different behaviours and learn how to best approach them.
• Health & Activity:  Explore a range of issues surrounding children’s health, nutrition and safety.
• Twenty-First Century Teaching:  Embrace the role of being a teacher in an era of rapid change.

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Studying at Swinburne Online gives you the freedom to study how it suits you. Decide when and where it fits in with your life and tailor your study journey to your own needs. Get a world-class degree without giving up what’s important.

Flexible study at Swinburne Online

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Start when it suits. Swinburne Online offers multiple intake dates and flexible unit availability, so you can choose when you begin your studies or if you need to take a break.

7-day support

Flexible study requires flexible support. As a Swinburne Online student, you’ll have support for extended hours, seven days a week, with Student Advisors available to help with anything from tech support to research advice and dedicated online tutors in each of your units.

Your course structure

The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching consists of four double credit point units and runs over one year.

Your units will arm you with knowledge in a range of areas, such as effective curriculum planning, child development, contemporary teaching practices, play based learning, sustainability and wellbeing practices in early childhood teaching environments.

You will also put theory into practice with professional experience embedded within each unit of study via a workplace-based internship model. Already working as an educator? You may elect to complete your first placement at your current workplace.

Why study a degree in education with Swinburne Online? Our courses are at the forefront of industry and provide you with the practical skills to success come graduation. View all units in this graduate diploma.

Learning designed for online

Your study journey with Swinburne Online is tailored to the digital space. You’ll study in a dynamic virtual classroom environment, interact with your peers in the custom-built social platform, and receive support at the times you need it from advisors who understand studying online.

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You’ll complete each of your units in Canvas, your online classroom, and guided through coursework by an online tutor with real-world experience in your field of study. Canvas is where you’ll access classes, assignments and discussion boards with your peers.

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The Student Hub is your online campus, where you’ll access the support and resources to assist you throughout your study journey. From managing your course to technical support and library resources, you’ll find it all in one easy location.

Tailored support

Swinburne Online will be there for you each step of the way. From enrolment through to graduation, we offer extended, flexible support in each of your units and advisors to assist with anything from technical support to referencing and assignment tips.

Students must have successfully completed an Australian Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or recognised ungraded equivalent), and a minimum of five years relevant work experience (undertaken within the last seven years) in an early childhood education setting with related leadership responsibilities.

Additional requirements

All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check from the appropriate State Authority.

A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement.

English Language Literacy

Evidence of English language proficiency is not required if the applicant has completed a bachelor degree in English in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland.

For bachelor degrees completed in other countries, the following criteria applies:

IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0

Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP 5 Advanced level with overall 70% and all skills 65% or above

Or equivalent measures available at the Swinburne English Language Requirements page.

The estimated annual fee for this course is $24,700*. This is based on completing eight 12.5 credit point units in one calendar year.

Commonwealth provided loans are available to assist eligible students to pay their course fees and there are a range of university, government and privately funded scholarships and prizes.

Discover more information about HELP loans .

Course fees may change without notice and will be affected by a student’s unit selection and any credit awarded in recognition of previous academic experience.

Early Childhood Teaching Scholarships Program

Scholarships are available in a bid to increase the number of qualified early childhood teachers in the early childhood education sector in NSW. More information can be found  here .

This course is not available to international students. 

Domestic students also contribute to student services and amenities via an annual fee .

The Fraser Foundation scholarship

The Fraser Foundation offers scholarships to help all students achieve their full potential in the field of Early Childhood Education. They are awarded to people from all backgrounds and study areas and are not just for high academic achievers.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship with The Fraser Foundation you must (include but not limited to):

• have a passion for and commitment to education and early childhood learning
• have enrolled or intend to enrol as a full-time or part-time student in an approved Australian course of early childhood education
• commitment to completing your chosen course/degree
• be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
• can show/prove a genuine need for support or assistance (for example financial hardship, vulnerability, ATSI or rural or remote location etc)
• be 17 years of age or older.

Find out more and apply by visiting the Fraser Foundation Scholarship website .

Victorian Government scholarships

The Victorian Government is now offering scholarships to encourage early childhood teachers throughout the state through the Early Childhood Scholarship Program. Students applying for an approved qualification may be eligible to receive up to $12,000 towards an early childhood graduate diploma. Find out more through the Early Childhood Scholarships Program Guidelines, and apply by visiting the Victorian Government website .

Advance your career in early childhood education

Our education graduates all undertake professional experience via a workplace-based internship model specifically designed to educate children up to five years of age. Every unit you undertake will have a practical placement component, and if you are already working as an educator, you may choose to complete your first placement at your current workplace.

As an existing early childhood educator, this course will help you move into a teaching role or a more senior role, which could see you developing curriculum, policies and procedures.

Early Childhood Teacher

Teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, and art to early childhood students.

Kindergarten Teacher

Guide young children in the acquisition of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, effectively preparing them for a successful transition to primary school.

Early Childhood Teaching Director

Develop the curriculum, set policies and oversee daily operations of an early childhood centre.

Accreditations

Swinburne’s Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching is accredited by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). The ACECQA works with all governments to provide guidance, resources and services to support the sector to improve outcomes for children.

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‘The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching will not only support educators in completing their qualifications but also get formal recognition for their hard work and dedication to the Early Childhood sector. This course has been developed in conjunction with Early Childhood leaders and feedback from the early childhood sector. Swinburne Online is at the forefront of change in building the workforce capacity in the Early Childhood Sector.’

Training Operations Manager with College for Australian Early Childhood Educators

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