Diploma in Education Studies (Early Childhood)

• Develop skills needed for employment in childcare, long day care or kindergarten settings
• Learn how to design creative, intentional teaching practices using language, play and cooperation
• Learn about child development; care and nutrition for babies, toddlers and children; and working with families, including First Nations peoples
• Complete 35 days of professional experience placement

Do you love spending time with young children? This Diploma teaches skills and knowledge needed to work with children from ages 0-5, as they engage in prior-to-school contexts. Learn how to guide children’s learning and development, and how to contribute to their sense of self and wellbeing.

Recommended study pattern

This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time. Each study period, you have the choice to switch between full-time and part-time study. Full-time study is enrolling in three or more courses per study period, while part-time study is one or two courses per study period.

The recommended study pattern is subject to change based on study period of enrolment. To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.

Program structure

Required courses (9) 96 units

• EDU101 Human Development and Learning
• EDU103 Teaching with Technology
• EDU109 Professional Experience: Play and Pedagogy in Early Learning
• EDU110 Engagement and Behaviour in Early Learning
• EDU115 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts
• EDU116 Introduction to Diverse Learning Contexts(6 units)
• EDU117 Introduction to Inclusive Practice(6 units)
• EDU118 Foundations of Numeracy
• EDU119 English Language and Literacy

Program notes

• The total number of units required to complete the program is 96 units.
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• Program structures are subject to change.

Award requirements

To attain the award of Diploma in Education Studies (Early childhood), students are required to successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure.

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Indicative total fee $4,439

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
• Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank: 60.00

You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into university, If you:

• have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
• have a TAFE/VET qualification
• have relevant work experience, or
• have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
• To learn more about pathways visit program page Diploma in Education Studies (Early childhood)

UniSC accepts applications for multiple study periods throughout the year. These include Semester 1 applications which usually close in February, Semester 2 applications which usually close in July, as well as session-based and trimester-based study periods. As part of your application, UniSC will share information about the next available study period for this program.

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses. Any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your UniSC degree.