Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Course details
NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Become a confident and competent early childhood teacher with a good understanding of our social context in New Zealand. This programme includes three social/cultural perspectives: Māori, Pacific and general.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher made up of:
14 credits in an approved Level 3 or higher subject 14 credits in a second approved Level 3 or higher subject 14 credits in no more than two other approved Level 3 subjects or domains PLUS
8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or te reo M-üori with at least 4 credits in reading and 4 credits in writing 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics/p-üngarau Discretionary Entrance for students under 20 years of age
Students under 20 who have NCEA credits at Level 2 or higher but who do not meet the undergraduate degree requirements may apply for discretionary entrance. Each application will be assessed on its merits and entrance granted at the Dean's discretion:
A minimum of 56 NCEA credits at Level 2 from no more than four subjects, including 8 credits at Level 2 in English or te reo M-üori (4 credits reading and 4 credits writing) 14 credits at Level 1 in mathematics/p-üngarau Supporting recommendation from the applicant's school or workplace Entry requirements for students 20 years of age and over
Meet the academic undergraduate degree requirements or equivalent or provide evidence of success in recent tertiary level study at Level 4 or above Previous work and life experience will be taken into account for mature students Other New Zealand Career College (NZCC) is an approved ECC foundation course provider offering a six month programme at Level 3. This programme prepares students for degree study.
About the provider
Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland.
We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses.
We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.