Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education (Online))

The University of Auckland

Enter a profession where the demand for teachers is high in New Zealand and overseas. Gain an internationally-recognised degree from the only New Zealand University to rank in the top 50 in the world for Education as a subject. Our programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support young children in their learning and development from birth to the age of five. You will learn how to teach in 21st century early childhood settings where building strong relationships is vital and diversity is welcomed. The diploma is shaped by a commitment to fairness and social justice. It is underpinned by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a determination to ensure equitable outcomes in learning. You will learn alongside a diverse range of students and be taught basic proficiency in te reo Māori. You will be taught by academics who are experts in their fields of education and passionate about supporting the next generation of teachers. There are two options for studying the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood), face-to-face and online.