Master of Teaching and Learning
Teaching
A course by
University of Canterbury
The Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) is a professional postgraduate qualification designed for graduates who want to become primary or secondary teachers. It combines academic coursework with practical professional placements and is internationally recognised.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Ilam campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Become a qualified primary or secondary teacher
Gain a professional qualification for teacher registration in New Zealand and meet Teaching Council standards.
Develop research-based pedagogical knowledge
Learn to apply current educational theories and research to teaching practice.
Build skills in inclusive and diverse education
Acquire expertise in supporting learners from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pasifika, ESOL, and those with special learning needs.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Teaching and Learning is a one-year, full-time programme for graduates who aspire to become primary or secondary school teachers. The degree provides intensive research-based knowledge, inquiry skills, and professional practice experience in real schools. Offered in primary or secondary endorsements, graduates meet Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand standards, enabling them to apply for teacher registration. The programme emphasises contemporary educational theory, digital pedagogies, inclusion of diverse learners, and practical placements in schools.
Course Content
- Professional learning and inquiry
- Intercultural and inclusive education
- Te reo Māori and tikanga
- Literacy and numeracy competence
- Professional practice placements in schools
- Research for teaching
- Curriculum and pedagogy for primary and secondary contexts
- Specialist teaching subject methodology (for secondary)
- Contemporary developments in education
- Classroom management and assessment
- Education theory and reflective practice
What you need to know first
A bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant discipline with a B Grade Point Average or better
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
School Teaching
Future employment opportunities might be
Primary school teacher
Secondary school teacher
Education specialist
Education management or advisory roles