At-a-glance

Name: Graduate Diploma in of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Abbreviation: GDipTchg(ECE)

Duration: 3 trimesters

Duration 3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 5 if studied part time

Schedule: Self-directed study

Intensity: Full time only

Type: Coursework and teaching experience

Location: Online

Complete: 155 points (8 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree. Limited entry.

Start: 24 January 

Apply by: 10 December

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

A Bachelor's degree

To have demonstrated through the assessment exercise the qualities necessary for a satisfactory teacher

To be accepted by the

associate dean (students) as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

If

Important information

English isn't your first language, you must gain a band score of 7.0 or better in each component of the academic IELTS test before you begin the programme.

Important information

• Meeting the requirements of the Good Character and Fit to be a Teacher Policy
of the New Zealand Teachers Council
• involves finding referees, declarations about criminal convictions and health and disability issues and an exercise to assess your interpersonal skills.
• The
assessment exercise
• selection meeting includes a literacy and numeracy test and
a group activity
• an interview that evaluates your skills in listening, oral communication
and working with others.The academic Calendar is
• , how you interact with others and your views about teaching and education.
• Find out more about the admission requirements.
• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Qualification requirements

Complete at least 155 points

Complete Include eight courses at 300 level:

• TCHG 301
• TCHG 302
• TCHG 303
• TCHG 305
• TCHG 311
• TCHG 312
• TCHG 313
• TCHG 314