Overview

Throughout the Teaching and Learning course from Auckland University of Technology 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.

Key facts:

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.

Career opportunities:

Graduates can apply for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and teach in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Being a Responsive Teacher

Professional Learning through Inquiry

Strands of Te Whāriki: Weaving People, Places and Things

Teaching for Social Justice

Becoming an Adaptive Teacher (ECE)

Design for Learning

Integrated Curriculum in the Primary/Intermediate Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

More details

It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand
North Shore, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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 sector.

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

Satisfactory references

Meet the safety check requirements as set out in Children's Act 2014

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34750 NZD / year

≈ 34750 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12535 NZD / year

≈ 12535 NZD / year

Additional Details

National:

$14,025 (for 150 points)

International:

$36,240 (for 150 points)

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

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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