Overview

You will graduate Education - Primary at Manukau Institute of Technology with the cultural competency to apply theory and hands-on skills to primary/intermediate education using diverse Pacific world-views.

Along with 21 weeks of block practicum experiences, you will spend two days a week working in a real classroom setting from your second semester of study.

Successful completion of this programme will lead to recognised qualified teacher status, and graduates are able to apply for provisional practicing certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this programme are likely to be employed as teachers working in Schools teaching Primary and/or Intermediate.

Further or prior work experience or study may gain employment in the following fields: Principal, SENCO, team leader, Careers adviser, Child Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Family support worker, Health play specialist, Museum education officer, Play therapist, Private tutor, Youth worker etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The child in the community
Who will I be when I am a teacher?
How can we explain learning?
Pacific principles in teaching practice
Engaging with learners and learning
The New Zealand curriculum: A vision for children’s learning in Aotearoa

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manukau, New Zealand

Disciplines

Education Primary Education View 5 other Bachelors in Primary Education in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the programme

AND

Satisfy the English language competency required as listed below

AND

Meet the requirements as per the Children’s Act 2014 prior to gaining entry into the programme

AND

Complete an interview with a selection panel of at least two registered teachers

AND

Satisfy the minimum diagnostic literacy and numeracy entry assessments marks.

For individuals under 20 years of age, in addition to the above criteria:

Hold UE or a recognised equivalent such as International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International

OR

Are able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the provider that they have the skills and ability to study at tertiary level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26000 NZD / year

≈ 26000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7500 NZD / year

≈ 7500 NZD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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