Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Why study special education and student welfare at La Trobe?
Top 250 for education studies
We’re ranked in the world’s top 250 for education studies.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2026, Education Studies University Rankings 2026
Industry-connected
Gain valuable industry insights, with courses designed in partnership with schools and communities around Victoria.
#2 for employer satisfaction
We're ranked second in Victoria for overall employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.2%.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2025, 2024 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 7.7MB]
Courses
Looking to study special education and student welfare? It's available as a major in our Bachelor of Educational Studies or explore the range of courses below.
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Associate Degree of Teacher Education
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 41.35Albury-Wodonga: N/PBendigo: 64.15Mildura: N/PShepparton: N/P
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Popular course Duration: 2.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent; 2 years accelerated
Bachelor of Education
Popular course
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 70.15Albury-Wodonga: 70.8Bendigo: 70.1Mildura: 70.3Shepparton: N/P
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Outdoor and Sustainability Education
ATAR and location:Bendigo: 59.45
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Diploma of Teacher Education
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 40.45Albury-Wodonga: N/PBendigo: 40.35Mildura: N/PShepparton: 47
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Graduate Certificate in Education
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 1 year full-time
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education
Location: Online
Duration: 1 year part-time
Graduate Diploma in Education
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Master of Education
Popular course Location: Melbourne Online Sydney
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Education (Research)
Location: Melbourne Bendigo
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in special education and student welfare
Career pathways
Prepare for a highly rewarding career.
Possible roles include:
- Educational designer
- Training consultant
- Education aide
- Community educator
- Mentor
Future employers
Potential employers of special education and student welfare graduates include:
- Early learning centres
- Primary and high schools
- TAFE and tertiary education
- Community organisations
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