Postgraduate Certificate of Early Childhood
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Overview
This certificate provides you with an opportunity to undertake advanced study in early childhood to enhance professional knowledge and extend your knowledge of related areas in early childhood.
Key features
- Provides you with analytical and research skills which are valuable in various professional activities.
- You will have access to the Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre.
Minimum course duration
1 semester
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you are working or want to work in the area of early childhood.
HECS Course fee
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Completion of a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor degree in education, social sciences or humanities.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience is required.
Notes:
This certificate does not provide you with a teaching qualification in early childhood.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 12 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above from units with an ECED prefix | 8 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this certificate
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | either | 12cp at 800 level or above | |||
| or | 12cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | 12 | |||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Postgraduate Certificate of Early Childhood specialisations:
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This certificate will enhance your employment opportunities in areas related to early childhood services and education.

