1. Undergraduate degree
First you must meet the entry requirements for your undergraduate degree.
Graduate degree pathway
How to become an early childhood educator
Entry requirements
Standard entry
Graduate Degree Packages
The University also offers guaranteed entry to high–achieving domestic and international students who have completed an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia based on your ATAR. More information on Graduate Degree Packages.
Applicants for the Graduate Degree Package can complete the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT) either during Year 12 or during their undergraduate degree.
| Graduate Degree Package | ATAR | CSP VTAC Course Code | International Fee Paying VTAC Course Code | Other selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) | 95.00+ | 3800510351 | 3800510353 | TCAT |
| Bachelor of Design/Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) | 95.00+ | 3800510361 | 3800510363 | TCAT |
| Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) | 95.00+ | 3800510421 | 3800510423 | TCAT |
| Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) | 95.00+ | 3800510351 | 3800510353 | TCAT |
| Bachelor of Design/Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) | 95.00+ | 3800510361 | 3800510363 | TCAT |
| Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) | 95.00+ | 3800510421 | 3800510423 | TCAT |
Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars
Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars are guaranteed a place into the graduate degree of their choice following successful completion of their undergraduate degree.
| Award | ATAR |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship | 99.90+ |
Scholarships
Other guarantees available
| Degree | Guaranteed Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Master of Teaching (Early Childhood, Early Childhood and Primary, Primary and Secondary) | Applicants who complete an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne and achieve a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Applicants must complete the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT). |