Overview

This Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood at the Victoria University of Wellington degree will give you the skills to provide quality education and care to New Zealand’s young children.

Key Facts

You’ll learn the art of being flexible, adaptable, and resourceful—able to work not only with young children, but also with a wide variety of adults in the community. At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, we support culturally responsive and inclusive teaching.

Discover the importance of wellbeing and explore the concept of play as a valuable approach to learning. Gain the skills to create healthy, safe learning environments for children and their caregivers and whÄnau.

Your degree will focus on four areas—curriculum, culture, professionalism, and practical teaching experience.v

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Education, Society and Culture

Human Development and Learning

Learning and Motivation

Pacific Nations Education

The Early Years Debates

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 27 other Bachelors in Education 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

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General requirements

Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.

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Tuition Fees

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35400 NZD / year

≈ 35400 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Wellington

Funding

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