Programme details

Bachelor of Teaching

Course description

Educators serve as pivotal members of the community, significantly impacting the learning, knowledge, and skill development of young individuals. They are essential in fostering their students’ independence and success in life. Graduating with a Bachelor of Teaching degree positions you among the most well-prepared teaching graduates, esteemed by educational employers both in New Zealand and internationally. You will possess the necessary understanding, skills, and academic qualifications to teach in early childhood, primary, or secondary education.

Furthermore, you will qualify to apply for a provisional practicing certificate, and after two years of full-time teaching, you will receive a full practicing certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Specialisations

Teaching, Teaching (Early Childhood), Teaching (Primary)

Occupational Registration

Certain occupations require registration by law in New Zealand. This programme leads to registration with New Zealand Teaching Council.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Career oppurtunities include working as:

-Corporate Trainer
-Curriculum Developer
-Educational Consultant
-Education Policy Analyst
-Learning Consultant
-Primary, Intermediate or Secondary School Teacher
-Recruitment Adviser
-Social Worker
-School Counsellor
-Policy Advisor

Entry requirements

As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet academic and English language entry requirements.

To be eligible for a bachelor’s programme, applicants typically need to have completed secondary education. However, the exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.

English language requirements:

IELTS (Academic)	6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET)	105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))	169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)	B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes	Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)	Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))	Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic	Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)	II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College	Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme