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Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching – GradDipLnTchg

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Online, On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

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Summary

Be part of an innovative qualification

The Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching embodies a new vision for the future of teacher education. You’ll gain from robust, specialised curriculum and teaching knowledge, that is critical for graduates preparing to enter different types of teaching environments. The qualification also represents Massey University’s commitment to becoming a Tiriti-led university.

Learn from the best

You’ll work with nationally and internationally esteemed practitioners and researchers. You can expect a teaching and learning environment that will enable you to learn how to contribute positively towards your students and to society.

Study in a highly supportive environment

The qualification includes regular contact with the teaching team and mentors. You’ll be supported in your professional and personal journey to becoming a teacher in Aotearoa. You’ll be learning with and alongside a great group of peers in a collaborative learning environment that recognises your and your classmates’ individual strengths.

Gain professional experience

In addition to regular coursework (face to face and/or distance) you will spend 16 weeks in specialisation-relevant education settings. This is where you’ll develop and refine your professional skills alongside our supportive associate teachers and mentors. You’ll have an opportunity to engage with tamariki, educators and whānau in a professional setting where you’ll be able to take on increasing elements of the teaching role in preparation for your entry into the profession.

Further study

Massey offers a range of further exciting study options in education, such as specialist teaching, educational leadership, counselling and psychology.

Entry criteria

Entry requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

This is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching you will have:

been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree of at least 360 credits, or equivalent
demonstrated competence in literacy and numeracy as set down by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and the Institute of Education.
- Literacy requirements can be found on the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand website.
- Numeracy is assessed via a short maths test, sent to candidates by the Institute of Education once an interview has been scheduled. Note: There is no requirement for 14 credits NCEA Level 2 Mathematics for entry into this qualification for 2025.
achieved an Academic IELTS score of at least 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 or approved equivalent within the preceding 2 years, unless you hold New Zealand University Entrance Level 2 literacy credits or higher, or Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand recognised equivalent qualification(s) and/or schooling
met the requirements for registration as set down by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, in terms of values, disposition and fitness to teach
for the secondary endorsement - completed a body of study at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Levels 5 to 7 and/or higher in at least 1 subject that is relevant for teaching a particular Secondary School subject.

You will need to provide the following documents:

copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University
a copy of your current curriculum vitae
a supporting statement
a consent to disclosure of information for a New Zealand Police check. Please provide 2 pieces of verified identification (one of which must be photographic). See more details below about safety checks
a copy of a police report from every overseas country you have lived in for more than 12 months in the last 10 years. Please do not supply originals as these will need to be supplied to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand at a later date
a health and disability declaration
evidence of English language competency as outlined by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, which may include an Academic IELTS test or recognised equivalent - if English is not your first language (see requirements below)
contact details of 2 referees - 1 character referee and 1 professional referee.
Optional; an observation in an education setting relevant to your endorsement – ECE, Primary, or Secondary. We strongly recommended you include an observation report - especially if you have not been in a New Zealand school or centre in the last five years: Please use this Observation Template (PDF).

If the selection committee feel you potentially meet the values, disposition and fitness to teach criteria, you may be invited to an interview. This is the second part of the selection process.

Important dates

2 October 2026: Closing date for international students' applications (including receipt by Massey of all supporting documents)
16 November 2026: Closing date for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) applications (Primary endorsement only. Date to be confirmed.)
4 December 2026: Closing date for domestic applications (with the majority of documents received)
25 January 2027: Study commences. All students should be fully enrolled and have access to Stream by this date. International students should be in the country and ready to begin study by this date (visa purposes).

There is only 1 intake at the start of each year, but applications are open throughout the year for future intakes.

About referees

Referees need to be able to provide informed responses on your personal suitability for the qualification. A referee should be someone who has known you for 1 year or more in the capacity of employer, educator, work colleague or person of community standing, ie kaumātua, Minister or similar. Your referee should not be a friend, flatmate, relative or someone who has not known you for at least a year. The information your referee supplies is confidential to those involved in the selection process.

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