Prepare for a rewarding career as an early childhood educator, delivering quality programs in early learning centres, kindergartens, or working in the early years of primary schools.
Become an early years learning and development specialist ready to teach in preschool settings with the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at Melbourne.
On campus (Parkville)
2 years full time / 3 years part time
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125)
A comprehensive qualification for educators in regulated children's education and care services, preparing professionals to design curriculum, manage compliance, and support child development in long day care, preschools, and kindergartens.
Shepparton - Fryers Street, Victoria, Australia
1 year (part-time) or 2 years (traineeship)
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Curtin University
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Master advanced critical skills for teaching 21st century learners in early childhood education. Develop expertise in pedagogy, leadership, and managing early childhood education and care centres for children birth to 8 years.
Online (Australia-based)
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
University of Newcastle, Australia
Bachelor of Education
A dual teaching qualification degree preparing students to teach children from birth through year 6, combining early childhood and primary education with state-of-the-art immersive technologies.
Newcastle, Central Coast (Gosford), Sydney
4 years full-time, up to 10 years part-time
AUD 41,130
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Curtin University
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Gain the skills, knowledge and practical learning experiences to teach young children (aged from birth to eight years) in early education settings.
Curtin Perth, Curtin Kalgoorlie
4 years full-time
A$4,600*
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)
University of Melbourne
Master's Degree
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) is for those seeking dual registration to teach in early childhood settings (0–5 years) and across all primary years (5–12 years) as a generalist teacher.
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
2 years full time / 3 years part time
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
James Cook University
Bachelor's Degree
Build expertise in the education of early learners from birth to 8 years with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood). Hone your understanding of child psychology and be equipped to facilitate learning within literacy, numeracy, technology, the humanities and more.
Online, On-campus
5 years part-time
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma
Become a highly qualified early childhood teacher in as little as nine months with the University of Melbourne's Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching.
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)
The University of Melbourne
Master's Degree
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) is for those seeking dual registration to teach in early childhood settings (0–5 years) and across all primary years (5–12 years) as a generalist teacher.
On campus (Parkville)
2 years full time / 3 years part time
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
Certificate III
A stepping stone into early childhood education with increasing demand across Victoria. Learn key skills for working with young children including support for play, learning, behaviour, development, and wellbeing in a regulated care setting.
Shepparton - Fryers Street, Victoria, Australia
1 Year (full time) or 2 Years (part time)
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
TasTAFE
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Gain specialised skills and knowledge to work as a Diploma level educator in Early Childhood Education and Care services, learning to design and implement curriculum within the National Quality Framework.
North (Alanvale), North West (Devonport), South (Clarence), Launceston, Hobart
78 weeks
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Sureway Skills Training
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
Nationally recognised qualification equipping you with skills and knowledge to support children's learning and wellbeing in early childhood education settings, aligned with Education and Care Services National Regulations and National Quality Standard.
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
12 months
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Australian Institute of Workplace Training
Diploma
This qualification is for those wanting to take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership in an early childhood setting.
West Perth, Western Australia
12 months
A$6,800
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Australian Institute of Workplace Training (AIWT)
Diploma
This qualification is for those wanting to take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership in an early childhood setting. You will learn how to design and implement the curriculum in children's learning and development, and acquire the skills you need to foster the holistic development and wellbeing of children.
West Perth, Western Australia
12 months
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary)
Western Sydney University
Bachelor's Degree
This degree will put you on the path to a Master of Teaching, and a rewarding career as an early childhood teacher. Alternatively, you can graduate with a combined early childhood and primary teaching qualification, enabling you to teach in both early childhood and primary settings.
Parramatta South, Penrith, Bankstown City
3 Years (Available Part Time)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Birth - 5 Years)
Avondale University
Bachelor of Education
A comprehensive 4-year degree designed to equip students with essential skills to teach children from birth to five years in Christian, private, state and corporate early childhood education settings across Australia and overseas.
Lake Macquarie, NSW 2265, Australia
4 years full-time, Part-time equivalent
CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
TasTAFE
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
A nationally recognised qualification preparing you to work as an Early Childhood Educator with children from birth to five years, combining theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on experience in regulated childcare settings.
Tasmania, Australia (North Alanvale, North West Devonport, South Clarence)
Government Subsidised Standard: A$6,093.00; Government Subsidised Standard (Concession): A$1,219.00; Government Subsidised Trainee: A$6,093.00; Government Subsidised Trainee (Concession): A$1,219.00; Full Fee: A$14,478.00