Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)

at Southern Cross University

• Applications for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) may be selected where they can demonstrate academic or professional standing considered by the School Board or Course Coordinator to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.

To meet the minimum English language requirement an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria:have completed senior secondary study equivalent of Australian Year 12 or have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) at AQF diploma equivalent or higher where:

• the country where those studies were undertaken is listed in Schedule A of the Rules Relating to Awards - Rule 2, and

• the language of instruction was English; or

• achieved a minimum test score within two (2) years of the date of application for admission, equal to or above the minimum listed below:

• International English Language Test System (IELTS). The applicant must have a minimum overall score of 6.5, including a minimum result of 6.5 in speaking, listening, reading and writing; or

• International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR). The applicant must have a score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Tuition Fees

Fees for the whole year is $26,800

Career opportunities arising from this course include:

• Early childhood teacher in preschool and long day care (child care) settings

• Family day care educator

• Early childhood services.