Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching from Massey University embodies a new vision for the future of teacher education.

Key facts

You’ll gain from robust, specialised curriculum and teaching knowledge, that is critical for graduates preparing to enter different types of teaching environments. The programme also represents Massey University’s commitment to becoming a Tiriti-led university.

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.

The programme 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.

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 take on increasing elements of the teaching role in preparation for your entry to the profession.

Career

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching will be eligible to apply for teacher registration and provisional certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. As a provisionally certificated teacher, you’ll be qualified to teach in one of the following settings: New Zealand kindergartens and early childhood; primary; or secondary schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning and Teaching

Early Childhood Education

Primary

Secondary

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enter the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching programme 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
achieved an Academic IELTS score of at least 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 or approved equivalent within the preceding two 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 one subject that is relevant for teaching a particular Secondary School subject.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42775 NZD / year

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Citizens or residents

9371 NZD / year

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Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

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