Overview

Key Features

On this practical, field-based Early Childhood Education programme, offered at The Unitec Institute of Technology, you will develop the skills required to become a competent, informed, and reflective early childhood teacher who is committed to young children and their learning and development.

Teaching staff are always on hand to provide pastoral care, and there are also numerous student support services available on campus.

Highlights

Become a qualified early childhood teacher: you will be able to apply for teacher certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand;

A focus on research: you will design an action research project in an area of interest, carry it out during your work experience, then reflect upon how it’s impacted on your practice;

A strong emphasis on mātauranga Māori and the Aotearoa New Zealand early childhood curriculum document, Te Whāriki, with a commitment to a bicultural and sociocultural learning approach;

Acknowledgement of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, which prepares you to implement te reo Māori me ona tikanga Māori in your teaching practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teachers as Partners

Te Kete Manaaki Tangata

Contexts of Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa/ New Zealand

Infants and Toddlers: Relating and Playing

Human Development

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Maori and Pacific learners in ECE contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-07-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 17 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

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

For this programme, the application process depends on your age:If you are at least 20 years old, you need to:

Be able to work for a minimum of 12 hours per week for the duration of the programme in a licensed early childhood centre;

Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form;

Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) and will be shared with a host institution as part of your practicum placement. This includes:

Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;

Consent to a police vet check;

Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact;

Pass a mandatory interview process which includes a group and individual interview plus a short numeracy and literacy test;

If required, provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years

Tuition Fee

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International

24730 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24730 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

6800 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 NZD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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