Programme details

Master of Teaching and Learning

The Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) program at UC presents an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to become primary or secondary educators, allowing them to enhance their credentials with a postgraduate qualification.

Course description

The Master of Teaching and Learning is an appealing option for graduates aiming to pursue careers as primary or secondary teachers while seeking to enhance their qualifications through a postgraduate degree. This professional Master’s program will equip you with a robust foundation in research-based knowledge and inquiry skills, as well as familiarity with contemporary educational theories and practices, enabling you to become a teacher with the expertise necessary for success in 21st-century schools.

It is also an ideal pathway for those who are particularly interested in and committed to supporting diverse learners in mainstream educational settings, including Māori and Pasifika children and youth, learners for whom English is a second language, and those with special educational needs.

The degree offers endorsements in either Primary Education or Secondary Education, both of which are recognized as professional qualifications internationally.

Specialisations

Primary Education
Secondary Education

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 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

This Master’s program is recognized on an international scale, potentially leading to teaching opportunities overseas.

Acquire transferable skills that include management, communication, coordination, organization, and leadership.

Become an educator with vital skills necessary for 21st-century schools, encompassing research-based knowledge, inquiry skills, an understanding of contemporary educational theories, and practical professional experience.

Attain proficiency in teaching and learning for a diverse range of students, including those in mainstream settings, Māori and Pasifika youth, English language learners, and students with special educational needs.

Entry requirements

Candidates applying for the MTchgLn programme must possess a degree in a relevant disciplinary field suitable for teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand. This requirement can be fulfilled by one of the following options:

– a bachelor’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with honours, achieving a B Grade Point Average or higher

– a master’s degree

– recognition of prior academic success that indicates readiness for postgraduate-level study.

Additionally, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language and possess literacy and numeracy skills that align with the standards established by Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand, as well as comply with the stipulations of the Children’s Act 2014.

For those seeking a Secondary endorsement, it is essential to have a foundational knowledge from previous studies in a subject pertinent to the Aotearoa New Zealand secondary school curriculum, such as English, physics, or geography.

For a Primary endorsement, candidates must showcase their mathematical abilities.

Subjects

Teaching & Education

Credits

180

Duration

1 year

Intakes

Jan

International fees

About $48,600

Location