Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies

Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies is a Semester One – 1 March; Semester Two – 19 July Bachelor program taught at University of Auckland, New Zealand. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time: 3 years) options.

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Auckland provides broad study of early childhood education and social contexts for children from birth to eight years. You study early childhood education and courses covering te ao Māori perspectives, diversity and inclusion, human development, educational psychology, child development, and professional communication and practice.

The degree is a three-year programme with face-to-face, online, and practice-based teaching and learning. Practical placements each year are in early childhood and other educational settings. You spend a total of 24 weeks over three years in a range of educational settings.

The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in educational settings and for policy and leadership roles in New Zealand and overseas. If you want a teaching career in New Zealand, you can gain registration by adding a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) or Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary).

Modules

• Early Childhood Studies
• WTRAED 100 Waipapa Taumata Rau: Introduction to Te Pūtahi Mātauranga, Arts and Education

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies at University of Auckland for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Auckland.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Auckland as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Guaranteed entry from secondary school

• You must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
• You must also meet the rank score for this programme.
• You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
• Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants include NCEA score required 150, CIE score required 150, and IB score required 26.

Further requirements

• You will be required to consent to disclosure of criminal convictions as part of the application process.
• Note: While a record of criminal convictions will not prevent attainment of your qualification, it may limit your options with regards to available practical learning opportunities.

International English language entry requirements are handled separately under English language requirements.

IELTS Academic: score required 6.0. No bands less than 5.5

Please check detail of study units at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/bachelor-of-early-childhood-studies.html

• Career in a range of educational settings
• Policy and leadership roles in New Zealand and overseas