University
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Summary
Do you have a bachelor’s degree and want to become an early childhood or primary/intermediate teacher? AUT’s Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning is a one-year professional qualification to become a teacher.
You can specialise in either early childhood or primary teaching. The courses you study cover curriculum and education theory, and you’ll complete teaching practicums in an early childhood setting or a primary/intermediate classroom.
This is a one-year intensive programme that runs longer than the standard academic year, with courses totalling 150 points compared with the standard 120 points for most postgraduate programmes.
After completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning you can apply for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. If you’re a domestic student, you may be able to apply for a TeachNZ scholarship to support your studies.
Entry criteria
Minimum entry requirements A bachelor’s degree with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses- A degree with an education focus is not required, although undergraduate study in education courses will be an advantage. Relevant work experience in teaching is not a requirement, but some experience with 0–5-year-olds (early childhood education) or 5-12 year olds (primary/intermediate) will be important to provide evidence of suitability to work in this profession.
- Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programme entry form
- Successfully complete the literacy and numeracy assessments
- Meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand English language competency requirement
- Face-to-face or online interview to explore suitability for teaching
- Must meet the “good character and fitness” criteria stipulated in the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand: Registration and Certification policy
- Police vetting (New Zealand and overseas if required)
- Satisfactory references
- Meet the safety check requirements as set out in Children's Act 2014
Details and information about these Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand compliance steps will be provided to applicants by School of Education staff.
This process can take approximately 6 weeks as some of the compliance steps take time. Please consider this timeframe when applying.
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