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

Qualification
Bachelor
NZQF level
7
Duration
3 years
Indicative fees
NZ$7,922/yr
Location
UCOL Manawatū (Palmerston North), UCOL Wairarapa (Masterton), UCOL Whanganui
Audience
Domestic students

Entry requirements

Must be 17+ at programme start and meet Teaching Council NZ entry requirements. Under 20: University Entrance or recognised equivalent (e.g., IB, Cambridge) OR demonstrate tertiary study readiness (e.g., NZ Certificate in ECE Level 4). Over 20 without UE: demonstrate tertiary study ability, e.g., via NZ Certificate in ECE Level 4. Must pass literacy/numeracy competency assessment and a satisfactory police background check.

English requirements

IELTS 7 (no band below 7)

“IELTS score of 7.0 or higher in all bands (achieved in the past two years) or equivalent including TOEFL (refer to the English language competency table on the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand website).”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with UCOL — Universal College of Learning before applying.