Go higher with a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

How it works

We have three different entry groups to cater for different students. Each group has unique requirements and starting points. If you do not meet any of the Group requirements, but would like to discuss your study options please contact us.

Group A

If you graduated with a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) from Open Polytechnic since 2005 then this option is for you. 

Please note: You must have full or provisional teacher registration to enrol in the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) upgrade option.  

Upgrade details

To upgrade to a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) you need to complete two courses within a 12 month period and attend a one-day workshop which will be held in a location near you. Once your enrolment application is approved we’ll confirm the workshop details. You will need to meet the cost of any accommodation, food or travel required. 

Course details:

75303 Self in Society 3 (20 credits)

75304 Research & Enquiry 3 (20 credits) 

Group B 

If you are currently working as an Early Childhood Teacher and have a three year Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) from another tertiary provider or completed the Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) through Open Polytechnic prior to 2005 then this option is for you. 

Please note: You must have full or provisional teacher registration to enrol in the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) upgrade option.  

Upgrade details

To upgrade to a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) you need to complete three courses within an 18 month period and attend a one-day workshop which will be held in a location near you. Once your enrolment application is approved we’ll confirm the workshop details. You will need to meet the cost of any accommodation, food or travel required. 

Course details:

75303 Self in Society 3 (20 credits)

75304 Research & Enquiry 3 (20 credits)

75301 Learning, Development, Culture and Tangata Whenua (20 credits)

Enrol for 2012

We will be offering this upgrade option for Group B students from Trimester 2 2012. Enrolments for Trimester 2 will be open until 11 May 2012.

Applying for Enrolment

To apply to upgrade to the Degree first make sure that you have checked the groups to see which applies to you. 

You can enrol online from the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) page or give us a call and we can send you an application pack. 

Things to remember 

• One or more courses can be completed in a trimester, depending on how much study you wish to undertake (remember that the number of courses studied in a trimester will affect your eligibility for student loans).
• Please include a copy of your full or provisional teacher registration with your application for enrolment.

Advice available

For further information and advice on upgrading to the degree please contact: 

Lisa Yung

Freephone 0508 650 200 extn 5736

Jo Camaira

Freephone 0508 650 200 extn 5061