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.

Study early childhood education courses at TAFE, degree or postgraduate level.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership
Give your early childhood career an edge by developing your leadership skills with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership at Victoria University (VU).
Fees

2024: A$15,500*
* fee per semester

Intakes
2024: February, April, July, September
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Park, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney
Duration
4 years
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Become an in-demand early-childhood teacher, equipped with effective skills and practical experience, with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Victoria University (VU).

Fees

2024: A$15,500*
* fee per semester

Intakes
2024: February, April, July, September
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Park, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney
Duration
3 years

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Launch a rewarding and in-demand career, with VU's one-year, online Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education.

Fees

2023: A$14,600*
2024: A$15,500*
* fee per semester

Intakes
2023: February, May, July, October 2024: February, April, July, September
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney
Duration
1 year

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121
Turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121 at Victoria University (VU).
Fees

2024: A$7870*
* fee per semester

Intakes
2024: January, July
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Duration
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121
Gain the skills and qualifications to work confidently and effectively in early childhood with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 at Victoria University (VU).
Fees

2024: A$9085*
*fee per semester

Intakes
2024: January, July
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Duration

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) VNEAP
EAP is a university and TAFE preparation course. It is designed for students with upper intermediate to advanced levels of English who want to gain admission to an Australian TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Campus
City Campus
Duration
1000 hours

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.