Postgraduate Diploma of Early Childhood
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Overview
This diploma provides you with an opportunity to undertake advanced study in early childhood to enhance professional knowledge and extend their 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 year
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you are working or want to work in the area of early childhood. Also suitable if you are interested in and want to learn more about the latest research and engage in current theoretical and policy debates in the area of early childhood.
HECS Course fee
Student amenities fee
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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
Professional or academic practicum experience with infants and children (0-8 years) and their families.
Notes:
This diploma 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 | 24 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level from units with an ECED prefix | 12 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this diploma
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | EDCN800 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 | ||
| Required | either | 20cp at 800 level or above | |||
| or | 20cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | 20 | |||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 8 | ||||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Postgraduate Diploma 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
Employment opportunities exist in professional and policy areas, children's media and education research.
