Teaching (Early Childhood)
Prepare yourself for a career working in a variety of childhood settings with children from birth up to six years old. Gain theoretical and practical experience as you learn about all the aspects of Te Whāriki – the Early Childhood curriculum.
Why study Teaching (Early Childhood)?
This is an integrated programme with seven major themes: bicultural development; cultural diversity; equity and social justice; inclusion; parents and whānau; transition to school; and infants and toddlers.
Teaching at The University of Waikato is a qualification that sets you up to become a skilled and reflective teacher. We produce qualified teachers who are in high demand both in New Zealand and around the world.
Online
Study Teaching (Early Childhood) in these qualifications
Start dates
- January and July (Graduate Diploma in Teaching, Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Master of Teaching and Learning)
- February/March (Bachelor of Teaching)
Scholarships and prizes
Visit our Scholarship Finder for information about possible scholarships.
Browse Early Childhood papers
Subject regulations
What our students are saying
Contact us
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education
+64 7 807 9275
(International)