What happened to the Auckland College of Education?
The Auckland College of Education amalgamated with the School of Education at The University of Auckland in 2004 to become the Faculty of Education. This has combined the best of both institutions including more than 125 years of experience in teacher education and the research-led expertise of New Zealand’s largest University. The Faculty of Education campus is located in Epsom.
What if I’m not sure if I’m ready to start university?
If you have been offered a place in one of our programmes, then our staff feel you are ready for study, based on your application and an in-depth interview. Maybe it has been a while since you studied or you feel that you need a bit of extra preparation. Perhaps you don’t meet the entry requirements or have enough NCEA credits. If so, we also offer two foundation programmes at our Epsom campus to bridge you into further study at the Faculty of Education.
You could also consider doing New Start, a six-month bridging course at the City Campus for people over 20 who want to prepare for university study.
What’s the difference between admission and enrolment?
You are ‘admitted’ to The University of Auckland when you have met the academic requirements for entry to the university. You are ‘enrolled’ when you accept an offer of a place in your chosen programme and have completed necessary documentation. When you are successfully enrolled you will receive an invoice for your fees.
What do education and social service professionals get paid?
Teachers in New Zealand are covered by collective employment agreements. Note that beginning teachers progress quite quickly through the pay scales.
A kindergarten teacher with a bachelors degree in early childhood education can expect a starting salary of $39,425, while those with a Graduate Diploma in early childhood education start on $40,586. (Source: Kindergarten, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2007-2009)
Other early childhood services vary but a graduate with a bachelors degree in a service covered by the Early Childhood Education Collective Agreement of Aotearoa could expect to start on $37,301.
A primary school teacher (qualified to teach from Year 1-10) with a three-year bachelors degree will earn $42,348 per annum at Step 6 Q3 salary level. This increases to $44,348 in July 2009.
A primary school teacher with a bachelors degree and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching can expect to start on $43,897 at Step 7 Q3+ salary level, increasing to $45,653 in July 2009. (Source: Primary Teachers Collective Agreement 2007-2010)
A secondary school teacher with a bachelors degree and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching will also start on $43,897, Step 7 Q3+. This amount will also increase in July 2009 to $45,653. (Source: Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2007-2010)
Pay rates vary in social services but a social worker with a bachelors degree might expect a starting salary of about $39,000 to $42,000, increasing to up to around $57,000 over time, depending on their field of work. Senior practitioners would earn $54,000 to $62,000. Team leaders and practice managers from $62,000 to $76,000. These salaries also apply to Human Services graduates in youth work and disability services.
These figures are indicative only and there can be some variation depending on individual contracts.
Can I take advantage of the University’s 360 Auckland Abroad programme to study overseas?
360 Auckland Abroad programme gives you the opportunity to complete part of your degree at one of more than 80 partner universities in 25 countries. You can apply to participate in this programme if you enrol in the Bachelor of Arts with Education as a major, minor or elective subject or if you participate in our postgraduate programmes. As this stage we are unable to offer it in Faculty of Education undergraduate degrees because it clashes with the practicum requirement of these programmes. 360 Auckland Abroad is under consideration and we hope to offer it in the future.
Links to main University website.
FAQ’s on admin in 2009:
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospective/welcomes/school_students/admission_2009.cfm
FAQ’s for school students:
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospective/welcomes/school_students/faqs.cfm
