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 degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership
Intakes
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
2024: February, April, July, September
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Park
Duration
4 years
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Fees
Intakes
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).
2024: A$15,500*
* fee per semester
2024: February, April, July, September
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Park
Duration
3 years
Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Fees
Intakes
Launch a rewarding and in-demand career, with VU's one-year, online Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
2023: A$14,600*
2024: A$15,500*
* fee per semester
2023: February, May, July, October
2024: February, April, July, September
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney
Duration
1 year
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121
Intakes
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
2024: January, July
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Duration
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121
Intakes
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
2024: January, July
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Duration
Short courses
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
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.
