Program Overview

Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies is a program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of early childhood education.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of early childhood education, including core courses, electives, and general education requirements.

Year 1

Students starting the program in Semester Two, 2026, will enroll in the following courses:

• EDUCSW 199
• EDCURRIC 118
• EDPROFST 115
• EDUC 114
• One General Education course chosen from the available options

Years 1 and 2

Students who started the program in Semester Two, 2025, will enroll in the following courses: | Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026 ---|---|--- Core | EDPROFST 104, EDUC 115, WTRAED 100 | EDUC 203, EDUC 221, EDUC 223 Electives | EDUC 121 | EDUC 212

Years 2 and 3

Students who started the program in Semester Two, 2024, will enroll in the following courses: | Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026 ---|---|--- Core | EDUC 214, EDPROFST 211, EDPROFST 215 | EDCURRIC 216, EDUCSW 302, EDPROFST 209 Electives | One 15-point elective course | One course chosen from EDPROFM 300 or SOCCHFAM 332

Year 3 Final Semester

Students who started the program in Semester Two, 2023, will enroll in the following courses:

• EDUC 300
• EDUC 324
• EDUCSW 303
• EDPROFST 396

Admission Requirements

Students must pass EDUCSW 199 to demonstrate English language competence before enrolling in EDUCSW 302.

Additional Information

For further assistance and advice, students can access a range of information about the University of Auckland. The University also offers various support services, including Student Hubs and online resources.