Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education at RMIT University

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This industry-relevant postgraduate qualification is for students who have already completed a three-year bachelor degree and would like to increase their employment prospects with an early childhood qualification. The curriculum is practical in nature and is solely focused on the education of children from birth to eight years of age. Practical learning is a major component and you will complete four supervised placements in childcare, preschool/kindergarten and junior primary schools, totalling 80 days. The Early Childhood specialisation is taught at the Magill campus only. Advanced Standing You may be eligible for Advanced Standing and complete the requirements of this qualification in one year. Please see the entry requirements for further details. This degree has been designed to develop skilled, committed and flexible early childhood educators. The focus is on practical learning, particularly relating to the principles and concepts relevant to early childhood development and learning. You will focus on four major areas: child development curriculum studies professional experience education studies You will also study mandatory courses in: English mathematics science Courses studied will include on-campus lectures and workshops; some courses will also be offered fully online or with online support. Learning will be supplemented with online lectures, learning activities, readings and discussion boards. During the degree you will participate in four supervised placements in childcare, preschool/kindergarten and junior primary schools, totalling 80 days.

This industry-relevant postgraduate qualification is for students who have already completed a three-year bachelor degree and would like to increase their employment prospects with a teaching qualification specialising in primary education. The curriculum is practical in nature and is solely focused on the education of children from Reception to Year Seven. Practical learning is a major component and you will complete 60 days of professional experience placements, starting in the first year of study. The Primary specialisation is taught at the Magill campus only. This degree has been designed to develop skilled, committed and flexible primary school educators. The focus is on practical learning and you will gain the skills needed to teach across the core curriculum learning areas in schools from Reception to Year Seven. There are three major study areas: curriculum studies professional experience education studies You will also study mandatory courses in: English mathematics science Courses studied will include on-campus lectures and workshops; some courses will also be offered fully online or with online support. Learning will be supplemented with online lectures, learning activities, readings and discussion boards. During the degree you will participate in 60 days of supervised placements.