Overview

The Education (Early Childhood Teaching) course from Auckland University of Technology is designed for students who want to work as an early childhood teacher in an early childhood centre.

If you want to specialise in working with Pacific children, you can complete your practicum courses at a Pacific ECE centre, and study courses that develop your skills to be an effective early childhood teacher working with Pacific children.

Career opportunities:

Graduates are eligible to apply for provisional teacher registration

Teaching in a mainstream early learning service

With experience, management of an early learning service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

People, Whanau and Communities of Aotearoa

Development of the Child in Aotearoa

Past and Present Perspectives of Aotearoa

Global Citizenship Education

Justice, Diversity and Curriculum

Infants and Toddlers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: We recommend applying at least three months before the start of the programme to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Domestic students: Apply well before the semester starts to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Teaching Primary Education View 21 other Bachelors in Teaching in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB) or NCEA results

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent. 80 ielts

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37500 NZD / year

≈ 37500 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8980 NZD / year

≈ 8980 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $10,172 (120 points)
International: $38,692 (120 points)
Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

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

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Available Scholarships

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Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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