Program Description

The Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) is a one-year intensive postgraduate degree for those who have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree, or approved equivalent. This evidence-based programme may be endorsed in either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education. You will study education and pedagogy (teaching in a New Zealand context and diversity and inclusion) and curriculum studies relevant to your chosen endorsement. You will complete a minimum of 80 days supervised professional practice in education settings, leading to evidence-based inquiry, and also attend Noho Marae. In addition to meeting the requirements for teacher registration and provisional certification in New Zealand, you will be enabled to become a teacher researcher as you move into the profession of teaching.

Admission Requirements

1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) on the advice of the Dean, College of Education, who must be satisfied that, in accordance with Section 224 of the Education and Training Act 2020, Section 255(5) (a) and (b), the applicant satisfies the minimum requirements for admission to an initial teacher education programme as specified by the relevant professional body.
2. Every applicant must have:
   1. a degree (at Level 7 or above on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework) with an average grade of at least B in the final year major subject requirements for a bachelor’s degree (requiring papers worth at least 360 points) or in the course components for a postgraduate qualification; or,
   2. alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given