Te Tohu Paetahi Akoranga: Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
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.
Quick info
Level: 7
Locations: UCOL Manawat奴 in Palmerston North, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Whanganui
Duration: 3 years
Dates:
Palmerston North
Y1, Y2, Y3: 17 Feb 2025 鈥 21 Nov 2025
Masterton
Y1, Y2, Y3: 17 Feb 2025 鈥 21 Nov 2025
Whanganui
Y1, Y2: 17 Feb 2025 鈥 21 Nov 2025
Domestic Fees:
*
Y1: $7,478.00 Y2: $7,476.00 Y3: $7,476.00
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.
PDFDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Level 7, will provide 膩konga (students) with a recognised, qualification in the early childhood education industry.聽
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.聽
Te Tohu Paetahi Akoranga Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) prepares graduates to teach in the bicultural context of Aotearoa 爆走黑料. Graduates will use Te Tiriti o Waitangi to guide practice with an understanding of the history, language and importance of M膩ori and recognition of M膩ori聽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 爆走黑料.
The course is designed聽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鈥.听听
Our courses connect theory with practice and are strongly aligned with local community and sector needs.聽 We ensure our graduates are work-ready and equipped with skills and knowledge to be employed within the sector.
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you鈥檙e much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we鈥檙e here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking for. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we鈥檙e well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.