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Manukau Institute of Technology
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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

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Study Method Full time
Qualification MIT Degree
Duration Three years
Applications Close when programme is full
Start Dates February
July (depending on demand)
Level 7
Credits 360

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) is a fulltime, centre-based programme. Integrating theory and practice relevant to early childhood teaching, students work with children on a weekly basis to develop their teaching capabilities and their understanding of the complexity of the role of an Early Childhood Teacher.

Available at MIT's Otara Campus or Queen Street location.

Offered by

Faculty of Education and Social Sciences - School of Education

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

  • Be seventeen years of age or older at the start of the programme.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Ability to meet the New Zealand Teachers Council requirements and entry standards (including language requirements and the potential to develop the qualities and dispositions to meet the Satisfactory Teacher Dimensions on graduation)
  • Ability to relate to young children, their parents and family/whanau.

The above qualities will be assessed through an interview process. The interview will be conducted by an Entry Committee which will consist of staff from the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences.

  • Applicants must also have no criminal convictions which would preclude them from working with children in a position of trust and, no medical, physical, or psychological condition which could preclude working with children
  • All applicants must have achieved at NCEA Level 3, a minimum of 42 credits of which 14 credits must come from two of the approved subjects at NCEA Level 3, and a further 14 credits from no more than two additional domains or approved subjects. For a list of approved subjects refer to the following website: www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/secondary/6/62.html or contact the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences Early Childhood Programme Administrator on 09 968 8000 ext 7003 or 0800 10 10 30.

Note: applicants from Year 12 will be considered if they have gained a total of at least 80 credits in four subjects at NCEA Level 2, with a minimum grade of “Merit” in at least half of the Achievement Standards for each subject. These applications must be supported by the applicant’s school principal in writing.

Applicants also require literacy and numeracy credits as follows:

  • A minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori of which 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits in writing
    Note: Where standards count for either reading or writing, an individual applicant may not count credits in both places
  • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics or pangarau or

For admission based on Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) taken in New Zealand, applicants will be required to meet the following standards:

  • A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff and a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those in the approved list at AS or A level
  • A minimum D pass in IGCSE mathematics; and a minimum E pass in AS English language or AS English literature or

The International Baccalaureate is a qualification offered by some secondary schools in New Zealand. The IB Diploma must have been completed (24 points minimum) before admission at entrance level may be granted or

Special Admission Requirements

A person may enrol for the first year of the degree if the Entry Committee is of the opinion that the applicant could undertake the programme with reasonable prospects of success at degree level. Applicants may apply for special admission if:

  • They have successfully completed the MIT Preparation for Teaching programme, with a minimum of a B Grade for the course Communication Plus or
  • They have completed another preparation for tertiary/university course.
  • They have successfully completed the MIT Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 4)

These applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Entry Committee.

  • Applicants who do not have the minimum academic admission requirements, but have relevant life and/or work experience, may apply for admission
  • Mature age admission will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Entry Committee who will evaluate the applicant’s performance on the Numeracy and Literacy Entry Tests, personal attributes and the applicant’s level of engagement with academic activity and
  • Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English must be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 7.0 (with no score below 7.0) or equivalent. Applicants will be accepted in order of application.

Sustained Practicum Requirements

All applicants, by the beginning of the programme, must provide a signed MIT contract that they will be in paid or voluntary work with children, for a minimum of eight hours per week, on two consecutive days a week, for 12 weeks per semester, in a licensed early childhood centre, to meet the sustained practicum requirements.

Note: Assistance will be given with the process of finding a voluntary placement for a student who is not in paid or voluntary employment in an early childhood centre.

Cross-credit directly to the third year of MIT’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

To qualify, you must meet the general Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) entry requirements and meet the following additional criteria:

  • Hold a New Zealand Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
  • Hold current teacher registration
  • Have been in employment for at least three of the last five years
  • Be employed in a licensed early childhood centre either part time or full time for at least eight hours per week
  • Have a letter of support from current employer

Graduates Non-MIT Programmes

Graduates of non-MIT programmes may also apply for recognition of prior learning through CAPL. Applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross-credit

Applicants who believe they already have the experience or knowledge to achieve the learning outcomes of a course or courses may apply for cross-crediting of papers and/or seek credit for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If the application is successful this may reduce the number of courses required to gain the qualification.

Note: New Zealand Teachers Council limitations on RPL will apply.

Cost

$4600 (annual average)

International Student Fees

$16,400 (approx) per year

Programme Summary

The programme offers the student an integrated and thorough preparation in the knowledge, skills and philosophy required to work as a professional early childhood teacher.

Further Training or Study

Graduates of this programme may apply for entry into postgraduate diploma and masters degree level programmes.

Career Opportunities

Early childhood teaching, management and/or ownership of early childhood centres, lecturers in early childhood education.

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