| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-29 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education introduces students to teaching in early childhood settings. It covers topics such as early childhood development, learning and teaching, and play. The program consists of four core units and aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to create rich learning opportunities for young children. Completers may pursue a career in teaching in early childhood education or complete additional coursework to register as an early childhood teacher in Victoria.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education provides an introduction to teaching in early childhood education.
- The program covers topics such as early childhood development, learning and teaching, place, play, and the languages of science.
- It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to create rich and varied learning opportunities in early childhood settings.
- The program consists of four core units:
- Early Childhood Development Learning and Teaching
- Place, Play and the Languages of Science
Careers:
- Completers may pursue a career in teaching in early childhood education.
- If one wishes to register as an early childhood teacher in Victoria, they will need to complete the remaining content from the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
- Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will be required to complete IELTS: Overall 7.0 with Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5.
- Applicants with a minimum of a 3 year Bachelor's degree from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will not be required to complete IELTS.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS: Overall 7.0 with Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5
