Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education Leadership
Education
This 6-month course (or one-year part-time) will equip current or aspiring leaders with the skills to provide quality early childhood education and care for children and their families. By emphasising leadership and associated pedagogical practices, educators will be provided with advanced knowledge and theory in leadership to navigate the evolving landscape of the early childhood sector- including regulations, financial and strategic planning, human resource management, operational oversight an
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Bilinga
- QLD · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 117713F
Course overview
This 6-month course (or one-year part-time) will equip current or aspiring leaders with the skills to provide quality early childhood education and care for children and their families. By emphasising leadership and associated pedagogical practices, educators will be provided with advanced knowledge and theory in leadership to navigate the evolving landscape of the early childhood sector- including regulations, financial and strategic planning, human resource management, operational oversight and innovative education practices. Students will learn positive leadership pedagogies and effective communication strategies to lead their team. Graduates will demonstrate advanced capacity in effective leadership for professional practice including understanding of social Indigenous and cultural diversity in early childhood education contexts.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must meet the following course specific admission requirements:; A completed Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or equivalent; A completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (AQF5 or above),; A minimum of five years relevant work experience (undertaken within the last seven years) in an Australian early childhood education setting with related leadership responsibilities. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification or a permitted experience route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must meet the following course specific admission requirements:; A completed Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or equivalent; A completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (AQF5 or above),; A minimum of five years relevant work experience (undertaken within the last seven years) in an Australian early childhood education setting with related leadership responsibilities.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification or a permitted experience route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Gold Coast | — | — | $26,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga
PrimaryGold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd, BILINGA, QLD
Open in mapsOnline campus
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education Leadershipscu.edu.au
- Southern Cross Universityscu.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Student Guide 2026Official source
- Admission requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source