
Overview
Primary school teachers play a key role in inspiring young people and instilling a love of learning. As a primary teacher, you’ll teach a wide range of subject areas, while sharing your passion for specialised subjects such as sport, sciences, the arts and culture.
This Master of Teaching (Primary) from University of Auckland , taught by experts in primary education, will qualify you to become a provisionally-certificated teacher in primary and intermediate schools (Year 1 to Year 8, typically children aged 5–13).
You will develop the tools you need to prepare you for 21st century classrooms where digital learning is key. Building strong relationships is vital, and diversity is welcomed. You will learn basic proficiency in te reo Māori and become familiar with the New Zealand curriculum.
Career
While many graduates go on to teach in primary schools in New Zealand or overseas, the programme will also provide you with a range of transferable skills that can be applied to a range of careers. By already holding a bachelors degree you will be eligible to start on a higher step of the salary scale in services covered by the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) teaching collective agreement for primary school teachers.
Jobs related to this programme
- Curriculum developer
- Hospital play specialist
- Human resource adviser
- Learning designer
- Policy adviser for the Ministry of Education
- Primary school teacher
- Researcher
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Courses include:
- Ako
- Curriculum: Maths & Literacy
- Designing the Wider Curriculum
- Professional Practice
- Education and Society
- Te Ao Maori
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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General requirements
You must have completed an undergraduate degree or higher at a recognised university (or similar institution) in any discipline with a GPE of 5.0.
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International
22573 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 22573 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
5286 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5286 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
- Domestic: NZ$7,935
- International: NZ$33,881
Funding
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