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Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Leadership)

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The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Leadership) provides professional development for early childhood teachers to upgrade their three-year teaching qualification.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
E606

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Leadership) provides professional development for early childhood teachers to upgrade their three-year teaching qualification. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be recognised as holding the equivalence of a four-year teaching qualification, which can meet employer and teacher registration requirements in Australia. This course may also be of interest to qualified early childhood teachers who are re-entering the teaching profession after having a lengthy absence.

Students will advance their existing teaching knowledge, skills and practices, graduating with a specialisation in a selected area of therapeutic play, education business leadership, or International Baccalaureate Early Years (Primary Years Programme (PYP)).

Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as an early childhood teacher in a diverse range of early childhood settings. Furthermore, the expertise gained through specialisation and advanced curriculum studies positions graduates to be highly equipped for leadership roles in educational settings.

NB: This is not an initial teacher education course/teaching qualification.

Career pathways

There is an increasing demand for qualified early childhood teachers, with the workforce set to double in the next 10-years. Graduates are qualified to work in early childhood settings as early childhood teachers. Graduates are also equipped with expertise gained through their specialisation and advanced curriculum studies, providing opportunities for employment in leadership roles such as educational leaders, coordinators or educational advisers.

Using their advanced knowledge gained from their selected specialisation, graduates may also find employment opportunities in policy, consultancy, NGOs, research or community-based organisations (e.g. museums, outdoor education, arts institutions, etc).

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Course structure

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Leadership), students must complete 8 credit points comprising:

  • 4 credit points of core units;
  • 4 credit points of advanced study specialisation in either Therapeutic Play, Education Business Leadership or International Baccalaureate Early Years (Primary Years Programme (PYP))
  • AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

This course includes supervised professional experience. The hours and days required will vary depending on the specialisation pathway selected.

4

Core units

4

Specialisation units

8

Total units

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning may be granted to applicants based on prior studies and/or equivalent industry experience.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Deakin University.
81.6%
Overall satisfaction
73.6%
Skill scale
71.8%
Teaching scale
87.5%
Employed full-time
$78k
Average salary