Teaching
A course by
AUT
A one-year intensive master's programme qualifying graduates to become early childhood or primary/intermediate teachers. Includes curriculum theory, education research, social justice, and practicum placements.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year

Be eligible to apply for provisional teacher registration as an early childhood or primary/intermediate teacher upon completion.

Demonstrate understanding of effective pedagogical approaches and apply learning and curriculum theory in diverse educational settings.

Critically reflect on teaching practice and conduct education research as part of professional development.
AUT’s Master of Teaching and Learning is a professional master’s degree for those with a bachelor’s degree who wish to qualify as early childhood or primary/intermediate teachers in New Zealand. This intensive 180-point programme covers education theory, curriculum, and social justice, alongside a substantial practicum placement component and research project. Students can specialise in early childhood or primary teaching and, upon completion, are eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses

Education and Training

Early childhood teacher
Primary/intermediate teacher
Eligible for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Teaching
A course by
AUT
A one-year intensive master's programme qualifying graduates to become early childhood or primary/intermediate teachers. Includes curriculum theory, education research, social justice, and practicum placements.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year

Be eligible to apply for provisional teacher registration as an early childhood or primary/intermediate teacher upon completion.

Demonstrate understanding of effective pedagogical approaches and apply learning and curriculum theory in diverse educational settings.

Critically reflect on teaching practice and conduct education research as part of professional development.
AUT’s Master of Teaching and Learning is a professional master’s degree for those with a bachelor’s degree who wish to qualify as early childhood or primary/intermediate teachers in New Zealand. This intensive 180-point programme covers education theory, curriculum, and social justice, alongside a substantial practicum placement component and research project. Students can specialise in early childhood or primary teaching and, upon completion, are eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses

Education and Training

Early childhood teacher
Primary/intermediate teacher
Eligible for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Some experience with children aged 0–5 (ECE) or 5–12 (primary/intermediate) is recommended
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programme entry form
Pass literacy and numeracy assessments
Meet Teaching Council English language requirements
Face-to-face or online interview
Good character and fitness as stipulated by Teaching Council policy
Police vetting and satisfactory references
Meet Children’s Act 2014 safety check requirements
Some experience with children aged 0–5 (ECE) or 5–12 (primary/intermediate) is recommended
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programme entry form
Pass literacy and numeracy assessments
Meet Teaching Council English language requirements
Face-to-face or online interview
Good character and fitness as stipulated by Teaching Council policy
Police vetting and satisfactory references
Meet Children’s Act 2014 safety check requirements