Overview

Set young children up for a lifelong love of learning.

As an early childhood teacher, you will support young learners and their families as advocates, enablers, custodians and thinkers—nurturing tomorrow’s global citizens in yet-to-be-imagined futures.

The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education is designed to give you the skills and confidence to become an innovative and attuned professional teacher with the knowledge and experience to work in private enterprise, government agencies and community-based early childhood education settings, either locally or globally.

At the end of your studies, you'll be qualified to teach in the early childhood setting in Victoria. If you’re interested in teaching outside of Victoria or overseas, registration will be subject to the criteria of the relevant state or overseas accrediting authorities.

Why choose the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education at RMIT?

Industry input

Benefit from our Industry Advisory Committee's expertise and feedback on course content.

Industry experience

Undertake placement in early childhood settings and put theories, concepts and ideas into practice.

Expert educators

Learn from experienced academics with connections to industry and funded research projects.

Details

This one-year intensive graduate diploma is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to become an effective teacher in early childhood education, educating infants, toddlers and young children, from birth to five years.

Upon completion, you will be ready to begin a fulfilling career helping to shape children's relationships with education, and a love of lifelong learning.