Gain a globally recognized qualification to teach children in their most critical years of development and growth. RMIT’s Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) will develop your understanding of how young children learn the skills they need for life. This program is designed for those who have an undergraduate degree and now wish to teach in the early childhood field. What you will gain through this program Graduates of this program will have a professional teaching qualification, allowing them to teach in all early childhood settings. This degree will give you the confidence to link theories with practice and build on children’s creativity, problem solving and innovation by using emerging technologies in curriculum design. How you will learn We offer a blend of face-to-face and online classes to match your learning style. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to take part in industry placements so you can experience your future profession in early childhood settings, including early childhood centres. We encourage you to become a life-long learner so reflections and discussion inform part of your assessment. International student visa holders can only study full-time. Career You'll be qualified to work as a teacher in kindergartens, early learning and childcare centres and in other less-traditional educational settings. You'll have the skills, knowledge and experience to work in private enterprise, government agencies and community services organizations. A degree in education doesn't just place you inside a classroom; it's a pathway into many industries. Possible job titles: early childhood teacher childcare worker educational officer trainer educational policy officer. Pathway options You can gain entry to the Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) from a range of RMIT undergraduate programs. Learn more about RMIT undergraduate programs. Further study When you successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) you may be eligible for entry into RMIT postgraduate programs.