Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching

About the course

This Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching prepares graduates to become qualified early childhood teachers through intensive postgraduate study. You’ll build practical teaching capability for early years settings, focusing on child development, learning, curriculum planning and professional practice. Designed as a pathway into the teaching profession, the course blends contemporary theory with supervised placement and industry-aligned skills in Education & Teaching.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in early childhood education and care, applying professional teaching practice with young children in a range of settings. Career pathways may include early childhood teacher positions in long day care centres, kindergartens and other early years services, supporting learning programs and child development outcomes. This qualification supports entry into the early childhood teaching profession in Education & Teaching. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)