If you would like to work with under-five-year olds, the Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) will give you the skills, knowledge and qualification to work in early childhood centres, crèches and kindergartens. Study either our general diploma or Pasifika specialisation.
Quick FactsFull-time: 3 years (part-time study options also available
Programme Highlights
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What you'll be studyingIn the first year you will:
In subsequent years, courses include:
Choose your career... Successful completion of this qualification makes you eligible to apply for provisional registration as a practising professional early childhood teacher.
Interested in further study?If you want to take your studies further, our programmes can lead you all the way to masters and doctorate level to optimise your career and salary prospects. Supplementary InformationTo gain entry into this programme, you need to supply us with Supplementary Information. Click on the link below to download a Supplementary Information Form, complete it, and return it to the Faculty of Education as soon as possible.
Supplementary Information Form (Undergraduate awards and Graduate Diplomas in Teaching) (346kB)
* If you already hold a teaching diploma in ECE you may be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Teachers' specialisation. Contact the Faculty of Education for more information. | |||
"My interest in teaching began when I took my daughter to the bilingual unit at our local primary school and spent time there helping children who had English as a second language with their reading. It’s such a pleasure to work with young children because they are so
uncomplicated with such clear vision and innocent minds. The course has been a challenge for me as a mature student, but the knowledge and skills I have gained are useful not just in working with children, but in all areas of my life."
Fogalele Karanikolaou is of Samoan descent and is completing her teaching diploma specialising in Pasifika ECE.
