You have the option to specialize in either early childhood education or primary teaching. The courses you will undertake encompass curriculum and educational theory, and you will engage in teaching practicums within an early childhood environment or a primary/intermediate classroom. This is an intensive one-year program that extends beyond the typical academic year, with courses amounting to 150 points, in contrast to the usual 120 points required for most postgraduate programs. Upon finishing the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning, you can seek provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. If you are a domestic student, you might qualify for a TeachNZ scholarship to assist with your studies.
Programme details
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
Study Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning, a one-year professional qualification to become a teacher.
Certain occupations require registration by law in New Zealand and certain programmes lead to registration. For this programme, the registration pathway or body is: New Zealand Teaching Cocuncil.
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 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Graduates can apply for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and teach in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Minimum entry requirements
-A bachelor’s degree with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses
-Meet Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand compliance requirements
Feb, July