Overview

The Education Practice programme at the University of Auckland is specifically designed for practising educators who wish to advance their professional knowledge and qualifications. This practitioner-focused degree allows teachers to apply world-leading research and contemporary tools directly to their own unique work environments. By engaging with this curriculum, students can better support diverse learners and achieve more equitable outcomes across various educational communities.

Why Education Practice at the University of Auckland?

This programme offers a flexible learning environment through a blend of face-to-face and online delivery, making it ideal for professionals working full-time. Students benefit from the university's new digital classroom facilities, which support a hybrid learning model. The curriculum is deeply rooted in addressing vital educational issues, ensuring that every module completed has a direct, positive impact on the student's current teaching practice and professional development.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: NZD 43674 per year
National fee: NZD 9574 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum provides a choice between a 120-point fast-track option and a broader 180-point structure. Modules may include:

Advanced Study of Education Practice
Contemporary Pedagogies
Teaching with Digital Pedagogies
Accelerate Learning in a Digital World
Learning to Learn and Teaching to Learn
ECE Curriculum Issues
Mentoring Teachers
Curriculum: Theory, Issues, Practice
Social Psychology of the Classroom

Careers with Education Practice

Graduating from this programme enhances a teacher's potential for promotion and broadens career prospects within the global education sector. The advanced understanding of educational issues and demonstrated effectiveness in practice prepare graduates for various leadership and specialist roles. Former students have successfully transitioned into influential positions across schools, early childhood centres, and corporate environments.

Common career paths for graduates include:

Communities of Learning leader
Education sector leader
Human resources practitioner
Organisational development manager
School or centre manager
Trainer in organisations

The programme focuses on practical application, ensuring that educators are equipped to take on leading roles in project management, professional learning coordination, and effective curriculum planning within their respective organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Pedagogies

Teaching with Digital Pedagogies

Accelerate Learning in a Digital World

Special Study

Ako: Learning to Learn and Teaching to Learn

ECE Curriculum Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

120 or 180

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Taught 120 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in education, teaching or physical education; or one year of postgraduate study in education or teaching, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0 or higher.
At least two years of teaching experience is required if you have completed an undergraduate degree in education, teaching or physical education.

Taught 180 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in education, teaching or physical education; or one year of postgraduate study in education or teaching, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 3.5 or higher.
A GPE of 4.0 is required for graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) or its equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

43674 NZD / year

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Citizens or residents

9574 NZD / year

≈ 9574 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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