START YOUR APPLICATION

Let’s get started with your basic details.

We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.

The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form below. You'll then receive a link to complete the full online form, and be contacted by one of our Melbourne Polytechnic staff.

Not ready to enrol?

Hit the back button and click the Enquire Now button.

Or call 1300 635 276 to talk to a course advisor.

This course can take applications through Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or direct to Melbourne Polytechnic.

Apply Through VTAC

You must apply via VTAC if any of the following apply to you:

You are currently studying Year 12 (or equivalent)
You are applying to more than one institution for a course/s listed on VTAC
You have already lodged a VTAC application for 2023.

To apply via VTAC, visit vtac.edu.au.

Apply Direct to Melbourne Polytechnic

You can apply direct to Melbourne Polytechnic if any of the following apply to you:

You are NOT currently studying Year 12 (or equivalent) in Australia
You intend to submit an application ONLY to Melbourne Polytechnic
Are a current Melbourne Polytechnic student

To start your direct application, fill the form below.

Start your application

Course *

HEFEADEYS - Associate Degree of Early Years Studies

Location *

Preston

First Name *

Last Name *

Contact Number *

Email Address *

I have read the course requirements. *

I agree to the terms of use, the Website Disclaimer, the Privacy Statement and I guarantee that I am over 16 years old. *

Next Steps

Melbourne Polytechnic is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your future studies.

Find out more about Melbourne Polytechnic’s commitment to admissions transparency.

Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

You may also be required to attend an interview to discuss your career plans, aptitude and understanding of your chosen course of study and the requirements of tertiary study. (This may be conducted face-to-face or by through a video conference call using Skype or other application).

During your interview, you may be asked to provide:

Your CV outlining your relevant work and life skills and experience
Any letters of reference from employers
Documents relating to prior study including course transcripts and subject outlines from other Higher Education Providers if you wish to apply for credit

When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.

If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276

LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Associate Degree of Early Years Studies
COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS	ALL APPLICANTS Are required to attend an interview, demonstrating personal attributes suitable for the teaching profession.
APPLICANTS WITH RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION (CURRENT YEAR 12 or within the past two years)	Must achieve a study score of at least 25 in one of the VCE Units 3/4 English group of subjects as part of Year 12 VCE.
APPLICANTS WITH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET/TAFE) STUDY (including Diploma ECEC)	Must achieve a study score of at least 25 in one of the VCE Units 3/4 English group of subjects as part of Year 12 VCE. Applicants may demonstrate the equivalence by completing the multiple-choice component of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT). Refer below for information. Applicants who have successfully completed a Diploma ECEC may be awarded credits to a maximum of one year towards the Bachelor degree.
APPLICANTS WITH PRIOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY	A completed or partial completion of a Bachelor degree level qualification may satisfy Academic Pre-requisites
APPLICANTS WITH WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE	Applicants may demonstrate the equivalence by completing the multiple-choice component of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT). Refer below for information.
PRIOR TO ENROLMENT (PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT)	Must possess a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencing placement. Must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination status in line with the Department of Education and Training mandate.
SPECIAL TERTIARY ADMISSIONS TEST (STAT) https://stat.acer.org/au	Applicants must not have been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years. Applicants for our course should apply for the STAT multiple choice.

Higher Education Admissions Criteria

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency.

English: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no individual band below 6.5 or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.*

*Applicants who provide evidence that they have studied English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States are exempt.

Further: Applicants are required to participate in an interview* to assess personal attributes suitable for teaching AND complete an essay task on the day of the interview.

*Interviews by Skype or telephone are available for overseas or interstate applicants.

Prior to enrolment (professional placement): Must possess a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencing placement. Must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination status in line with the Department of Education and Training mandate.