If you're interested in working as an early-childhood educator – in childcare, after-school care or kindergartens – we offer a range of suitable early childhood education courses at our campuses in Melbourne (or even online for postgraduate study).
Study early childhood education courses 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
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person, Online Real Time
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person, Online Real Time
Become an in-demand early-childhood teacher, equipped with effective skills and practical experience, with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from VU.
Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching
Duration
3 years
Campus
St Albans
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Upgrade your early childhood diploma to a bachelor degree while working in the sector, with the Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching at Victoria University.
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person
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 skills and learn about the practice of teaching young children from birth to 5 years, with a Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Enquire now.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Online Self-Paced
Delivery mode
Online Self-Paced
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Duration
1 year
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Online Self-Paced
Delivery mode
Hybrid, In person, Online Real Time, Online Self-Paced
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 CHC30121
Turn your passion for working with children into a career with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121
Gain the skills and qualification to work at a high level in children’s services with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation 22451VIC
Campus
Footscray Park
Start your journey towards a rewarding career in education with the Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation 22451VIC.
Short courses
Emergency First Aid in Childcare and Education TNABD
Duration
2 day
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
Learn how to provide first aid responses to infants, children and adults.
LANTITE Preparation Course THAAA
Duration
12 hours
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
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.
