Teaching
A course by
University of Auckland
Become a qualified early childhood teacher in just one year with this Graduate Diploma for those already holding a Bachelor's degree. Learn through online study and hands-on practicum placements, preparing to work with children from birth to age five.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online, Online
It will take a total of 1 year

Learn to facilitate and guide young children’s holistic growth from birth to age five using evidence-based teaching strategies.

Understand and implement pedagogies that honour diversity, equity, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in New Zealand ECE contexts.

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a one-year intensive (or part-time over two years) postgraduate programme for students who already hold a degree. It prepares students for a rewarding ECE teaching career through online learning and 17 weeks of professional practicum placements in early childhood centres. The curriculum emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and proficiency in te reo Māori. Graduates will be eligible to apply for provisional certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and can pursue roles in teaching and related fields.
What you need to know first
A bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education
Early Childhood Education

Early childhood teacher
Hospital play specialist
Policy adviser for the Ministry of Education
Learning designer
Teaching
A course by
University of Auckland
Become a qualified early childhood teacher in just one year with this Graduate Diploma for those already holding a Bachelor's degree. Learn through online study and hands-on practicum placements, preparing to work with children from birth to age five.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online, Online
It will take a total of 1 year

Learn to facilitate and guide young children’s holistic growth from birth to age five using evidence-based teaching strategies.

Understand and implement pedagogies that honour diversity, equity, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in New Zealand ECE contexts.

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a one-year intensive (or part-time over two years) postgraduate programme for students who already hold a degree. It prepares students for a rewarding ECE teaching career through online learning and 17 weeks of professional practicum placements in early childhood centres. The curriculum emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and proficiency in te reo Māori. Graduates will be eligible to apply for provisional certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and can pursue roles in teaching and related fields.
What you need to know first
A bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education
Early Childhood Education

Early childhood teacher
Hospital play specialist
Policy adviser for the Ministry of Education
Learning designer
Complete 17 weeks of supervised placements in multiple ECE environments, building professional practice for real-world teaching.
English language competency (see EDUCSW 199/English Language Competency in curriculum)
Applicants should be domestic students (for 2026 intake)
Researcher
Education consultant
Curriculum developer
Complete 17 weeks of supervised placements in multiple ECE environments, building professional practice for real-world teaching.
English language competency (see EDUCSW 199/English Language Competency in curriculum)
Applicants should be domestic students (for 2026 intake)
Researcher
Education consultant
Curriculum developer