Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood at Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka) prepares you to teach and support young children in early learning settings across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Key highlights

• Build practical teaching capability alongside study in child development, learning and motivation, and education in society and culture.
• Develop a wellbeing-focused approach to learning, with play-based learning as a core part of how children learn and grow.
• Learn to work professionally and reflectively, with attention to culturally responsive practice and strong relationships with children, families and whānau.

Programme focus areas: curriculum, culture, professionalism, and supervised teaching experience.

• Qualification: Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood
• Location: Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka), New Zealand
• Delivery: University-based study (check the programme website for the latest timetable and course availability)
• Programme focus: curriculum, culture, professionalism, and practical teaching experience
• Language of instruction: English
• English language test: IELTS (minimum score shown on the record)
• Credits / duration: Not specified in the current record—confirm on the programme website
• Tuition fees & intake dates: Not provided in the current record—confirm on the programme website

Programme structure

The degree combines education theory with practical teaching experience. Course content includes foundations in child development and learning, education in society and culture, and early childhood teaching practice.

Indicative course areas

• Education, Society and Culture
• Human Development and Learning
• Learning and Motivation
• Pacific Nations Education
• The Early Years Debates

Practical teaching experience

You will complete supervised teaching experiences as part of the programme. Exact placement requirements and timing can vary by year—check the programme website for the most up-to-date structure.

Curriculum note: The programme website provides the full, current curriculum and any elective or additional requirements.

Work Permits

Check for any work restrictions

After completing your studies in New Zealand, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa (subject to meeting the New Zealand immigration requirements at the time you apply).

• Eligibility: Eligibility typically depends on factors such as the level and duration of your qualification, your course completion status, and whether you studied in New Zealand on a valid student visa.
• Duration: The permitted work period is determined by immigration rules in force at the time of application and may vary by qualification and study circumstances.
• Conditions: You must usually have completed your programme requirements and be able to provide evidence of completion.
• Restrictions: Work rights may be subject to conditions (for example, timing and compliance with visa requirements). Always check the latest guidance from Immigration New Zealand.

Next step: For the most accurate, programme-specific and country-specific information, review the current rules on the programme website and Immigration New Zealand.