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Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning

University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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Course Overview

If you are inspired by the world around you and wish to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, then a career in education could be for you.

Teaching is a very rewarding and satisfying career in which you can make a real difference in children's lives and introduce them to the world of learning.

Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning prepares you for a professional teaching career in whare kōhungahunga (early childhood) or kura tuatahi (primary) settings, with a choice of three endorsements:

  • Early Childhood

Primary

Mātauranga Māori.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Compulsory courses

Year 1:

  • Navigating Study at Tertiary Level - Being a Successful Learner (0-point course)

  • Ngā Tāngata o Aotearoa: Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  • Mana Ako: Practice Exploration 1

Year 2:

  • Mana Ako: Practice Exploration 2

  • Mana Ako: Practice Exploration 3

Year 3:

  • Mana Ako: Primary Practice Exploration 4 OR Mana Ako: Early Childhood Practice Exploration 4

  • Mana Ako: Primary Practice Exploration 5 OR Mana Ako: Early Childhood Practice Exploration 5

Endorsements:

  • Early Childhood

  • Primary

  • Mātauranga Māori

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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