The Faculty of Education welcomes and encourages teachers to advance their qualifications to degree status through our specialisation designed exclusively for working teachers. These days it’s not a matter of ‘if’ you upgrade your qualifications, but ‘when’ - so why not take the first step towards a more rewarding career today.
Programme Highlights
- Eligible to apply for the Ministry of Education study awards
- Boost salary status to Q3 (criteria apply)
- Some flexible delivery options including evening classes and online delivery so you can maximise your study while you work
- Courses are specifically designed for experienced teachers
- Opportunity to proceed to postgraduate studies
- Most teachers only need to complete eight courses to gain this qualification (criteria apply)
Opportunities
This is a great way to build on your existing experience to open up new opportunities. You’ll further develop your skills and have the opportunity to network with other professional educators as well as the ability to apply your newly acquired skills in your school, classroom or centre. In addition to advancing your career in education your salary may also move to Q3 status. This may also apply to teachers working in selected early childhood settings (e.g. kindergartens).
Applying for credit
All teachers wishing to apply for such credit should:
- indicate this on their Application for Admission (see Page 4 of the online application) or, if you have already submitted your application, contact the Admission and Enrolment Office.
and - Attach evidence that they meet the above three requirements as part of the Supplementary Information Form returned to the Faculty (see note below)
Successful applicants will have up to 240 points credited by the University.
Applicants who do not meet all three criteria should refer to the Credit Regulations in The University of Auckland Calendar or contact The University of Auckland on 0800 61 62 63. An application fee will apply.
Note: Applicants who are interested in this programme but unsure of their eligibility should contact The Faculty of Education Contact Centre on (09) 623 8883.
Support for the faculty of education's associate teachers
A 50% concession on course tuition fees for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) is available to teachers working in partnership with the Faculty. This concession is offered in specific acknowledgment and support of the current work of associate teachers in the Faculty teacher education programmes. This concession may not be available to teachers who are on leave from their school or centre. It applies to:
- Early Childhood Centres:
Teachers who are registered as a Faculty associate teacher - Primary schools:
All staff members in schools working with Faculty students in the provision of teacher education
or - Teachers who are currently registered as associates or work in a Faculty partnership school.
Programme Structure
Requirement: at least 120 points, including
Core Courses
- at least 60 points from EDPROFST 222, 350, 355, 357, 358
Elective Courses
- up to 60 further points from courses above Stage II listed in the Graduate Diploma in Education Schedule
Optional Courses
View Summary of courses offered in 2008
Length
Equivalent to one year full-time study with part-time study options available.
Further Study
If you want to take your studies further, our programmes can lead you to masterate and doctoral level, to maximise your career and salary prospects.
Study location
Offered as weekly face-to-face and on-campus block courses at Epsom Campus with some courses offered as flexible self-directed study or school-based. EDPROFST 344 is also offered at Tai Tokerau Campus.
Fees
Updated tuition fee information will be available at www.auckland.ac.nz/fees.
You may be eligible to apply for Faculty of Education fees bursaries. Call The University of Auckland on 0800 61 62 63 for more information.
Entry provisions for the teachers' specialisation
- To be admitted to this programme a student must:
- have completed a New Zealand Diploma in Teaching or Trained Teacher’s Certificate (or New Zealand Qualifications Authority and NZ Teachers Council recognised equivalent)
and - be currently registered as a teacher in New Zealand
and - have been a practising teacher or teacher educator in New Zealand for at least two of the last five years.
- have completed a New Zealand Diploma in Teaching or Trained Teacher’s Certificate (or New Zealand Qualifications Authority and NZ Teachers Council recognised equivalent)
- Students holding a qualification gained at an overseas institution may be required to provide evidence of language proficiency prior to admission into this programme.
- Admission to this programme is at the discretion of Senate or its representative.
- A student entering this degree under 1 above may apply for up to 240 points credit.
This would leave successful applicants with a further 120 points (the equivalent of one year’s successful full-time study) to complete the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - Teachers’ specialisation degree.
Supplementary Information
Supplementary Information Form (Postgraduate awards and Graduate Diplomas in Education) (402kB)
