Overview

Our Level 7 programme is an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) degree that will prepare you to become a qualified Early Childhood Educator in Aotearoa (New Zealand).

You will study and attain a teaching qualification while employed or working voluntarily in an early childhood setting. You will attend classes on-campus two days a week and undertake a minimum of 12 hours per week in a licensed early childhood education service, as well as block placements in a variety or early childhood settings gaining experience working alongside infants, toddlers and young children.

Our Level 7 programme will provide you with a comprehensive learning experience covering both the theoretical and practical aspects of early childhood teaching. You will understand the different stages of children's learning and development and acquire the skills required to carry out teaching tasks independently.

Careers

Graduates of this three-year Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education (Level 7) degree from Universal College of Learning will have the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to be competent, registered teachers in early childhood settings in New Zealand. Employment options may include:

Kindergarten
Early childhood centres
Home-based settings
Or staircase to further study

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Child Development

Education and Society

Play, Curriculum and Pedagogy

Artistic Languages of Children

Educational Approaches

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00

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More details

UCOL | Te Pūkenga welcomes applications to study up to two weeks after a course starts.

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand
Masterton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Teaching Early Childhood Education View 12 other Bachelors in Early Childhood 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible to enter this programme, you must be 17 years of age at the start of the programme, and provide evidence that you meet Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Entry to the Programme requirements.

Academic Entry Requirementsa) If you are under 20 years of age:

University Entrance or a recognised equivalent such as International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International,

or,

Be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of UCOL Te Pūkenga that you have the skills and ability to study at a tertiary level. This may include successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 4.

b) If you are over 20 years of age and without University Entrance (or equivalent), be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of UCOL Te Pūkenga that you have the ability to study at a tertiary level. This may include successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 4.

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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

26614 NZD / year

≈ 26614 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7478 NZD / year

≈ 7478 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 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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