About Bachelor Of Teaching (early Childhood Education) in Unitec Institute of Technology
Programme overview
In this practical, field-based programme, you will develop the skills required to become a competent, informed, and reflective early childhood teacher who is committed to young children and their learning and development.
You will work at least 12 hours a week in an early childhood centre while studying, and be on campus for 2 days a week, where you will learn to relate your teaching practice to theory. Teaching staff are always on hand to provide pastoral care, and there are also numerous student support services available on campus.
You will also experience a range of practicum placements at other early childhood centres for 16 weeks over three years. When you graduate, you'll be eligible to become a certified teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Highlights
- Become a qualified early childhood teacher: you will be able to apply for teacher certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand;
- Emphasis on teaching practice: work (paid or voluntary) in a licensed early childhood centre for at least 12 hours per week during the programme;
- Experience teaching in a range of centres: each year you will also take part in a practicum, at an early childhood education centre for 37.5 hours per week;
- Our graduates have had a 100% employment rate since 2014;
- A focus on research: you will design an action research project in an area of interest, carry it out during your work experience, then reflect upon how it’s impacted on your practice;
- A strong emphasis on mātauranga Māori and the Aotearoa New Zealand early childhood curriculum document, Te Whāriki, with a commitment to a bicultural and sociocultural learning approach;
- Acknowledgement of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, which prepares you to implement te reo Māori me ona tikanga Māori in your teaching practice.
Career Options
- Early childhood teacher
- Head teacher in an early childhood setting
- Home-based coordinator/educator
- Manager in an early childhood education centre
- Hospital play specialist
- Nanny
Academic qualification equivalents
- Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 with grades of 65% from a recognised University
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : An overall IELTS band score (Academic Format) of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
- TOEFL : overall TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 60 (writing 18)
- PTE : (Academic) with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42
Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Engineering (4 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 22489 - NZD 22714 |
| Science (2 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21200 - NZD 23150 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 20145 - NZD 23150 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
12 month |
NZD 19992 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 22277 - NZD 23150 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
