Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)

Entry requirements

Typical for this university, not this programme's own requirement.

• IELTS6.5 overall, no band below 6
• TOEFL iBT90
• PTE Academic58
• Duolingo English Test120

Prerequisites

Students wishing to enrol in the GradDipTchLn(EC) must have a relevant bachelor's degree or higher (or be entitled to enrol for the Diploma with other qualifications of an equivalent standard). Selection for entry is not automatic and is based on academic ability, involvement and interest in working with children and young people, community involvement, communication skills, and other personal qualities. The selection process includes a police check and may include an interview. If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Teaching language requirements . See how to provide your English language evidence to UC . If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes. You are also required to meet the language requirements set out by Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand . For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) or use the admission requirements checker . How to apply Applications are open throughout the year and close 1 December for domestic students or 31 October for international students. For more details on entry requirements and the teacher education application process, see the Guide to Applying . See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Source: Official university website