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
- StartingApply anytime.
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Masterton, New Zealand
Disciplines
Teaching Early Childhood Education View 12 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in New ZealandWhat students do after studying
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:or,
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents26614 NZD / year≈ 26614 NZD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7478 NZD / year≈ 7478 NZD / year
Living costs
Palmerston North
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
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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