Melbourne Polytechnic

Associate Degree of Early Years Studies

This program provides the skills and industry qualifications to be employed as a qualified educator within children's services (as registered with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development - DEECD). Students will learn the importance of the Early Years of a child's life and be skilled in supporting contemporary children's diverse learning, growth and development needs in a range of educational settings within children's services. Graduates will have a specialisation in the infa

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Associate Degree
AQF 6
Campus
Preston
VIC · +1 more campus
Course code
Not provided

Course overview

This program provides the skills and industry qualifications to be employed as a qualified educator within children's services (as registered with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development - DEECD). Students will learn the importance of the Early Years of a child's life and be skilled in supporting contemporary children's diverse learning, growth and development needs in a range of educational settings within children's services. Graduates will have a specialisation in the infant and toddler years of a child's life, an appreciation of the specific curriculum and educational needs of children in this age range and understand their role in supporting transitions across children's services. The program has a commitment to the practical application of teaching theory and knowledge and sees placement as an essential component of pre-service education.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7
  • PTE AcademicOverall 58

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Semester 2Preston——$49,280per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Preston———International students

Where it is taught

  • Preston

    Primary

    77 St Georges Road, PRESTON, VIC, 3072, PRESTON, VIC

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  • Preston Campus - 77 - 91 St Georges Rd, Preston

    77 St Georges Rd, Preston, VIC

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Associate Degree of Early Years Studies at Melbourne Polytechnic: Fees & Entry Requirements