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Associate Degree of Early Years Studies

ProviderMelbourne Polytechnic
Course code: SIA-44620Higher education providerStudy area: EducationData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
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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...

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CRICOS

00724G

Studies in Australia

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

  • Year 12 or equivalent with a study score of at least 25 in English
  • previously qualified with a Diploma of Children's Services. International students require overall Academic IELTS 7.0 (across all bands), Pearson PTE Academic 58 overall, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency. Year 12 or equivalent with a study score of at least 25 in English Relevant work experience and/or mature age entry Previously qualified with a Diploma of Children&#039
  • s Services. International students require overall Academic IELTS 7.0 (across all bands), Pearson PTE Academic 58 overall, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 58IELTS 7, no band below 58

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

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Campuses & intake dates

  • Preston