Course Overview

Do you already hold a bachelor's degree and want to become a teacher? Postgraduate study in initial teacher education is new to New Zealand, and AUT is one of the places where you can study this one-year professional qualification to become a teacher.

You study the curriculum and education theory to be a successful primary or intermediate teacher, or early childhood teacher. The programme includes practicum experience as well as a research project. There's a focus on future-oriented education, and you'll be equipped to teach and prepare children to live in a future world.

General Eligibility

• A bachelor’s degree with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses, preferably including education courses

Other requirements

• Personal declaration form (which includes permission for a police clearance)

• Three confidential referee reports (one of your referees will be contacted by telephone and the others will be required to complete a written reference)

• A school visit to one of our partnership schools is required prior to interview

• Face to face interview

• Candidates will demonstrate high levels of comprehension, fluency and accuracy in literacy and numeracy tests and ICT skills. During the interview process, candidates will be required to demonstrate group skills through a simulation exercise.

• You also need to meet the Teaching Council requirements for conduct

• A safety check will be completed to ensure you meet all the requirements as set out in section 31 of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall