The latest invitation score for the 189 visa once again confirms the "three pillars of Australian immigration" – Early Childhood Education (ECE), Social Work, and Nursing – remain the mainstream migration pathways.

Among them, the Graduate Diploma (GD) in Early Childhood Education, with its short duration, low cost, and clear occupational assessment pathway, has become the preferred choice for many international students.

Acknowledge Education (AE), with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and online, offers a flexible and efficient solution: students can pursue a Master's degree while simultaneously completing the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (GD) via the Concurrent CoE arrangement.

This means students can successfully complete their Master's degree and finish the GD within a year, thereby obtaining the ECE occupational assessment and directly entering the migration point pathway.

Advantages of the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (GD)

Flexible Campuses: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Online (blended/online)

Short Duration: Complete the program in one year and quickly gain the qualifications for occupational assessment

Rolling Intake: February, May, and September intakes

Internship Assurance: Ensures the requirements for registration and occupational assessment are met

Course Schedule: One day of classes per week, suitable for students pursuing a Master’s concurrently

Competitive Tuition Fees:

On-campus (with CoE): AUD 25,200 per year

Online (without CoE, for non-student visa holders): AUD 21,200 per year

Social Work Master’s (MSW) Fast-Track Program

Flexible Duration: 2-year Master’s program, with intakes in February, May, and September

Authoritative Accreditation: Fully accredited by AASW (ASWEAS 2021)

Entry Requirements: Relevant undergraduate background, IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0); English requirement can be waived with an Australian degree

Campus Options: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth

Tuition Advantage: AUD 26,200 per year

Graduate Certificate in Health and Community (for students with a business background)

Duration: 1 semester (about 3 months)

Entry Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); English requirement can be waived with an Australian degree

Tuition Fees: AUD 12,300

Direct Path to MSW: No need to reapply after completing this course

Immigration Points Pathway

Through AE’s unique course arrangement:

While studying for your Master’s degree, concurrently study the GD in Early Childhood Education

Upon graduation, you will have both the Master’s degree and the ECE occupational assessment qualification

With a score of 8 in all four IELTS sections (+20 points) and the CCL (+5 points), you can easily reach 85 points, meeting the 189 independent skilled migration requirement

This “Master’s + ECE GD” dual approach is rare, and AE is one of the few institutions offering this opportunity.

Summary

Acknowledge Education’s key advantages are:

Supporting the concurrent study of a Master’s and GD in Early Childhood Education

One-year GD in Early Childhood Education, quickly obtaining occupational assessment

MSW Fast-Track Program, providing dual insurance with immigration shortage occupation

Competitive tuition fees, flexible campuses, and abundant intake date

Given the current 189 invitation scores, ECE and Social Work remain key immigration pathways. For students currently studying for a Master’s or those wishing to plan their immigration pathway during their studies, AE’s course combination undoubtedly provides a more efficient and secure option.

NEWPOINT
Looking for an immigration shortcut?

Still pursuing a Master’s in Business or Humanities and struggling with migration prospects?

Want to graduate with both a Master’s degree and a direct Early Childhood Education occupational assessment?

Acknowledge Education’s “Concurrent Master’s + ECE GD” mode is your fast track.

One year, additional migration options; reasonable tuition, secure migration pathways.

Want to know more about specific application conditions, intake dates, and course details? Feel free to chat with us. Plan ahead to ensure you don't miss out on the best opportunities!