Overview

A range of qualifications will be offered especially for individuals who want to teach in early childhood centres or kindergartens in New Zealand and overseas by this Teaching - Early Childhood Education from University of Otago.

Individuals with an interest in, and enthusiasm for, children and their learning should apply.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education and Society

Human Development

Exploring Curriculum

The Languages of Children

The Practice of Early Childhood Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00

More details

later applications will be considered

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Educational Psychology Early Childhood Education View 14 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in New Zealand

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution. A recognised institution is generally a college or university that is listed in the World Higher Education Database.

Tuition Fee

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International

34251 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34251 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

6545 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6545 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Teaching - Early Childhood Education.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Dunedin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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