Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Online) in Online New Zealand | University of Auckland

Launch a fulfilling career shaping children's crucial formative years by enrolling in this one-year program to complement your current degree. Join a field with strong demand for educators both in New Zealand and internationally. Earn a globally-recognized qualification from New Zealand's sole university ranked among the world's top 50 for Education. Our curriculum prepares you with the expertise to guide young learners through their developmental journey from infancy to age five. Discover contemporary teaching approaches for modern early childhood environments that value meaningful connections and embrace diversity. This diploma is founded on principles of equity, social justice, and the tenets of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a focus on achieving fair educational results. You'll collaborate with diverse peers while developing fundamental te reo Māori skills, guided by leading education specialists passionate about nurturing future educators. The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood) offers two study pathways: traditional on-campus learning at our Epsom location (featuring lectures, tutorials, and workshops with some digital components) or fully online delivery (available from 2022 onward). Please note that switching between delivery modes isn't permitted.