Program Overview

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours)

The Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) is a one-year postgraduate program designed to deepen students' knowledge and improve their career opportunities in the education sector.

Programme Overview

This advanced postgraduate qualification enhances students' ability to make a difference in the education sector. Students will explore burning questions, develop their knowledge by researching and studying alongside expert academics, and gain the opportunity to carry out a supervised research project in their area of interest.

Programme Structure

The program offers two options: the Taught Course option and the Research Portfolio option. The Taught Course option consists of a 30-point research project and 90 points in courses, while the Research Portfolio option consists of a 60-point supervised research portfolio and 60 points in courses.

Sample Programme Structure

• Taught Course Option (120 points)
  • Courses:
    • EDPROFST 790A: Research Project (15 points)
    • EDPROFST 774: Education and Empowerment (30 points)
    • EDUCSW 700: Research Methodologies (30 points)
    • EDPROFST 790B: Research Project (15 points)
    • EDPROFST 757: Special Topic: Digital Enhancement (30 points)
• Research Portfolio Option (120 points)
  • Courses:
    • EDUC 741: Educational Psychology (30 points)
    • EDPROFST 759A: Research Portfolio (30 points)
    • EDUC 787: Mori and Indigenous Research (30 points)
    • EDPROFST 759B: Research Portfolio (30 points)

Entry Requirements

The minimum program requirements include a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above stage II. Alternatively, students can gain entry into the program by completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Education with a GPA of 5 or higher.

Fees

The 2026 fees for domestic students are NZ$9,392.40 $9,574.80, while international students are required to pay NZ$43,674.

Key Dates

The application closing dates are 8 December 2025 for Semester One 2026 and 8 June 2026 for Semester Two 2026. The start dates for the program are 2 March 2026 for Semester One and 20 July 2026 for Semester Two.

Career Opportunities

This degree demonstrates to employers that students have an advanced knowledge of the study of Education. Graduates can pursue careers as senior leaders in schools, teachers, policy advisers, human resources advisers, educational researchers, education consultants, curriculum developers, and human rights education coordinators.

Further Study Options

Students can further their studies by pursuing a Master of Education, Master of Social and Community Leadership, Doctor of Education, or Master of Educational Leadership.