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University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care


Course Details

Are you aiming for a career shift into the early childhood education space? If you have an undergraduate degree in any field and are keen to make a difference in this rewarding profession, you can become a qualified early childhood teacher with USQ. Put your learnings into practice with 60 days of professional experience, including 20 days with children aged 3-5 years, 10 days with children aged from birth to 35 months and 30 days in any learning context with children, including school aged children. This degree is an approved Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification with the Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Qualification: Graduate Diploma

Course structure: 8 units of study, including 60 days of professional experience placements

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Start date: February 16, 2026, June 1, 2026, September 14, 2026

Address

Online

Attendance options

  • Online/Off-campus - 1 years

Total tuition costs

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