Postgraduate Study in Early Childhood Education
Study under the guidance of internationally-recognised early childhood academics, researchers and teachers.
We offer qualifications especially for those who want to teach in early childhood centres or kindergartens in New Zealand and overseas.
If you have an interest in, and enthusiasm for, children and their learning, this is a good option.
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Learn about studying Early Childhood Education as an undergraduate at Otago.
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Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Postgraduate qualifications
Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.
Graduate Qualifications
Our graduate qualifications are crafted to transition students from foundational studies to advanced, specialised knowledge.
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Programme details
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| Subject Area | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Pedagogy | EDUC 471 Teaching in a New Zealand Context EDUC 476 Diversity and Inclusion | 30 30 |
| Curriculum | EDUC 474 Early Childhood Curriculum 1 EDUC 574 Early Childhood Curriculum 2 | 30 30 |
| Professional Experience | EDUC 475 Professional Experience (Early Childhood) EDUC 579 Evidence-based Inquiry | 30 30 |
| Total | 180 | |
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