If you're interested in working as an early-childhood educator – in childcare, after-school care or kindergartens – we offer a range of suitable courses.
Study at TAFE, degree or postgraduate level.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership
Become an in-demand early-childhood teacher with well-developed leadership skills, with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership from VU.Become an in-demand early-childhood teacher with well-developed leadership skills, with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership from VU.
Duration
4 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Block, In person, Online Self Paced, Remote
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Block, In person, Online Self Paced, Remote
Become an in-demand early-childhood teacher, equipped with effective skills and practical experience, with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from VU.
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Block, Online Self Paced, Remote
Gain specialised knowledge for child care and development, with an Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Victoria University.
Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Gain the foundational skills and knowledge to progress in the field of early childhood with a Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education. The course introduces key ideas about the practice of teaching young children aged from birth to five years old in early childhood education settings.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Online Self Paced
Delivery mode
Blended, In person, Online Self Paced, Remote
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Online Self Paced
Delivery mode
Blended, Burst, In person, Online Self Paced, Remote
Launch a rewarding and in-demand career, with VU's one-year, online Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
City Flinders, Footscray Nicholson, Industry, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Learn childcare skills in the classroom and in practical daycare placements when you study a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Victoria University Polytechnic. Our practical children’s services lab, located at Werribee Campus, will provide you the opportunity for hands-on learning in a simulated early childhood environment.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Become a fully qualified early childhood educator and develop skills in providing activities and care to children.
Duration
1.5 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation
Campus
Footscray Park, Other
Start your journey towards a rewarding career in education with the Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation.
Short courses
Emergency First Aid in Childcare and Education
Duration
1 day
Campus
City Flinders, Footscray Nicholson, Industry, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Learn how to provide first aid responses to infants, children and adults.
LANTITE Preparation Course
Duration
12 hours
Campus
Footscray Park
Build your literacy and numeracy knowledge and confidence in preparation to sit the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) examination.
Can't find your course?
Studying early childhood education at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Our graduates find teaching employment opportunities that include:
- early childhood educator
- childcare worker
- outside school hours carer
- kindergarten teacher
- special needs worker.
Colleges & schools
Our early childhood education courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.
