Course details

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) BEd(Tchg)(Hons)
NZQF Level 8

About the course

By adding this one-year, advanced postgraduate qualification to your existing Bachelor of Education (Teaching) you will enhance your ability to make a difference to other people. You will also improve your career outcomes.

You'll be able to explore burning questions, developing your knowledge by researching and studying alongside expert academics who have years of experience in their field.

Both the taught and research options will allow you to choose an area to explore more intensively, adding depth to your bachelors degree. You will also gain the opportunity to carry out a supervised research project in your area of interest.

Study the Inclusive Education specialisation

One in four people in Aotearoa has a disability. This diversity is represented in early childhood settings and schools; and teachers are expected to have the conceptual, culturally responsive and applied knowledge base needed to teach in inclusive environments.

In this specialisation, you’ll develop advanced knowledge and capabilities in inclusive practices to support diverse learners in educational settings. You’ll also extend your research skills through an inquiry-based approach. In these ways, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to take leading roles in effective planning, coordination and management of projects and in professional learning.

Find out more about the Inclusive Education specialisation.

Entry requirements

You must hold a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above stage II. IELTS Academic Score required: 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. Alternatively, you can gain entry into the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) if you complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Education with a GPA of 5 or higher.

About the provider

Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.

As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.

From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.

Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..

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