- Duration
- Full-time: One year
- Part-time: Two years
- Next start date
- 2026 Semester Two – 20 July
- 2027 Semester One – 20 January
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 180
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught options available
Programme overview
This intensive one-year early childhood teaching programme is designed for people who already hold a degree and who bring strong commitment and passion for teaching and learning for young children.
Throughout this cohesively designed and well-structured programme, you will develop knowledge and understanding of high-quality learning and teaching. Through 9 on-campus taught courses, you will engage with in-depth study about relational and inclusive pedagogies and curriculum, responsive to children, families, and communities. This comprehensive programme also includes two practicum courses, where you will develop teaching practice through a mix of in-centre days and block week practicum placements in early childhood centres.
You will benefit from the research-based knowledge and extensive practical experience of staff across the School of Education and Social Practice within the Faculty of Arts and Education.
Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be eligible to apply for teacher registration and provisional certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Programme structure
Taught (180 points)
Duration: 1 year full-time; two years part-time
The upcoming intakes are July 2026 and January 2027
- July 2026 programme intake: Starts 20th July 2026 – ending July 2027
- January 2027 programme intake: January - December 2027
Drawing on the expert knowledge and extensive pedagogical and practical experience of staff across the School of Education and Social Practice in the Faculty of Arts and Education, this programme includes 11 core courses (including two practicum courses). Students will progress through the programme as a cohort, enabling a cohort-based learning and teaching approach.
The programme offers two intakes a year and will be taught across a full year (Mid Year Intake: July – June, or January – December).
Courses are deliberately scheduled at set times in the academic year to ensure a cohesive and well-structured learning progression. The use of block-course delivery as well as staggered course start and finish dates within a semester supports ensure a manageable study workload.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits.
See Postgraduate enrolment.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
2026 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5
Further programme requirements
Taught 180 points
Entrance is subject to satisfactory police checks, safety checks, an interview and appropriate letters of reference. You will be required to sit literacy and numeracy tests.
You will also need to provide evidence of meeting the Teaching Council Matatū Aotearoa English Language requirements by IELTS or an approved alternative. Further information on approved alternatives can be found on the Teaching Council website.
teachingcouncil.nz/en
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required7
Further programme requirements
Taught 180 points
Entrance is subject to satisfactory police checks, safety checks, an interview and appropriate letters of reference. You will be required to sit literacy and numeracy tests.
You will also need to provide evidence of meeting the Teaching Council Matatū Aotearoa English Language requirements by IELTS or an approved alternative. Further information on approved alternatives can be found on the Teaching Council website.
teachingcouncil.nz/en
How much does a Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) cost per year?
2026 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$14,362.20*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,699.20 for full-time study (180 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Key dates
2026:
Mid-year intake starts: 20 July 2026 (programme ends June 2027)
2027:
Starts: 18 January 2027 (programme ends December 2027)
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester Two | Starts – 20 July |
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| Ends – 16 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 20 January |
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| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |
Other important dates
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Where could this programme take you?
Graduates will possess the knowledge, skills and dispositions to make a positive difference for learners. They will have critical knowledge of how to use research and evidence to inform and develop their professional knowledge and practice.
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