About Master Of Education (early Childhood Education) in New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)
Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Designed to advance quality teaching, learning, research and scholarship skills in the early childhood sector, this research-based Master’s is ideal for graduates who have a degree and want to take their educational and professional skills to a higher level.
Further study pathways
Upon completion of the Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) you may be eligible to apply for PHD programs beyond NZTC.
Other program requirements
All students will be required to:
- Engage in online discussions
International students are also required to attend 20 hours of lectures and 20 hours of tutorials per semester
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : A minimum score of 7 in each component
- TOEFL : 85, Listening - 24; Reading - 24; Writing - 27; Speaking - 23.
- PTE : A minimum score of 65 in all four modules.
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| New Zealand Certificate In Health And Wellbeing |
22 weeks |
NZD 3,521 |
| Graduate Diploma In Teaching (Early Childhood Education) |
16 months |
NZD 14,750 |
| Bachelor Of Teaching |
3 Years |
NZD 22,000 |
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 |
