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Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Online)

Graduate Diploma.
CQ University Australia

350

in world overall ranking*

20

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is an initial teacher education program designed to prepare graduates to work as an early childhood teacher with children of preschool age or younger in centre-based services. Delivered online, it focuses on building professional knowledge and practice aligned with requirements for teaching in birth-to-prior-to-school contexts. It is a Graduate Diploma in Education & Teaching. The programme enhances curriculum leadership, pedagogical innovation, and educational policy understanding for professional educators.

Career outcome

Graduates may work as early childhood teachers in birth-to-prior-to-school settings, supporting children’s learning and development in centre-based services. In jurisdictions requiring registration for prior-to-school educators, graduates can seek registration with relevant authorities. Skills developed may also support roles in government and community sectors such as family services, education or health departments, education administration, community development and workplace training development. It is a Graduate Diploma in Education & Teaching.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$30,000 per year

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A$30,000 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

1 years

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March, July, November

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Online

tick icon Course Code

CM79

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP - REGIONAL

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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