Note: The Bachelor of Education ECE degree does not directly lead to teacher registration. To pathway towards teacher registration you can complete this programme and then complete a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE).
Apply for Semester 1, 2022
Applications for study commencing in Semester 1, 2022 are now open.
Take advantage of Te Rito Maioha’s research and teaching expertise and complete your Bachelor of Education (ECE) with us.
This 360-credit Level 7 degree is for people wanting to gain or add to their knowledge and skills in the field of education, with a focus on early childhood education, in order to advance their career or as a pathway to further study.
Career options following completion of our Bachelor of Education (ECE) are wide-ranging and include ECE centre manager, child advocate, policy analyst, community strategic planner, migrant and refugee support person and social or youth worker.
The programme will also provide a pathway for international students wanting to learn about New Zealand’s world-leading education sector and gain an internationally recognised qualification.
The programme may provide a direct pathway into Te Rito Maioha’s specialist ECE graduate and postgraduate programmes.
Programme delivery
Te ara tuku
The Bachelor of Education (ECE) is a 3-year full-time degree. It is taught entirely online and has no block courses or work requirements.
The programme comprises 22 courses. You will need to set aside approximately 35 hours a week for study.