Te Tohu Paetahi Akoranga: Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

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Are you passionate about early childhood teaching? The UCOL Te Tohu Paetahi Akoranga Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education (ECE) Level 7 will prepare you to enter the highly gratifying career.

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Level: 7

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Whanganui

Duration: 3 years

Dates:
Palmerston North
Y1, Y2, Y3: 17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025

Masterton
Y1, Y2, Y3: 17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025

Whanganui
Y1, Y2: 17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025

Domestic Fees: *
Y1: $7,478.00 Y2: $7,476.00 Y3: $7,476.00

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International Fees:*
$26,614.00 per year

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Level 7, will provide ākonga (students) with a recognised, qualification in the early childhood education industry. 

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, including block placements within a variety or early childhood settings. You will gain experience working alongside infants, toddlers and young children. 
Te Tohu Paetahi Akoranga Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) prepares graduates to teach in the bicultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand. Graduates will use Te Tiriti o Waitangi to guide practice with an understanding of the history, language and importance of Māori and recognition of Māori as mana whenua. The programme also prepares graduates to support the educational success of Pasifika learners in our rohe, as a significant ethnic grouping in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The course is designed to prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career as an early childhood kaiako (teacher). Successful completion means you'll be eligible for teacher registration and provisional certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.  
Our courses connect theory with practice and are strongly aligned with local community and sector needs.  We ensure our graduates are work-ready and equipped with skills and knowledge to be employed within the sector.