Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teaching (Level 7)

Summary

#The July 2026 intake is only open to applicants pathwaying from the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood and Care (Field-based) (Level 5).

If you are a new applicant, we recommend applying for the February intake or to consider the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Field-based) (Level 5) instead. If you successfully complete this diploma, you will be eligible under specified criteria to pathway into the second year of the bachelor’s degree.

Programme highlights

Get prepared for a rewarding career in early childhood education.

Study with MIT to learn the hands-on skills you need to teach in a range of early childhood settings.

You will also develop skills in implementing a range of cultural teaching practices, including Māori and Pasifika worldviews.

This qualification involves plenty of real-world work experience. Along with 21 weeks of full-time placement, you will spend a minimum of 12 hours a week working in an early childhood centre.

Successful completion of this programme will lead to recognised qualified teacher status, and graduates are able to apply for provisional practicing certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

How to qualify

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for this degree programme, find out how you can qualify by completing our New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Field-based) (Level 5).

TeachNZ scholarship opportunity

TeachNZ scholarships will support you on your journey towards being a great teacher or kaiako.

They can cover the cost of your course fees and pay you an allowance throughout the duration of your study.

If you are planning on enrolling, or are already enrolled on our Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) (Level 7), you are eligible to apply for one of TeachNZ’s five scholarships.

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