Program Overview

Master of Teaching and Learning

The Master of Teaching and Learning is a teaching qualification that leads to becoming a registered teacher in New Zealand. This programme develops critical understanding of research-based pedagogical approaches, learning theory, inquiry skills, and content knowledge to effectively teach diverse learners in New Zealand schools.

Programme Details

• Points and Duration: 180 points, 13 months
• Locations: Hamilton, Tauranga, Online
• Area of Study: School of Education
• Start Dates: January (H Trimester), July (B Trimester)

Why Study the Master of Teaching and Learning?

This programme provides valuable practical experience with the professional support of Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education lecturers and Mentor Teachers, including 80 days in the classroom across two different schools. Papers examine teaching in the New Zealand context, evidence-based inquiry, teaching diverse learners, and curriculum design and implementation.

Programme Highlights

• Individual and small group mentoring
• Identifies personal strengths
• Designed to equip students with expertise to meet the needs of all learners
• Graduates achieve high-level skills and a stronger capacity for leadership roles
• Graduates are usually eligible for a higher salary level than NZ teachers whose highest degree is a Postgraduate Diploma

Degree Information

Plan Your Study

Available planners include Master of Teaching and Learning - Early Childhood, Master of Teaching and Learning - Primary, and Master of Teaching and Learning - Secondary.

Subjects

Choose from various subjects, including Teaching (Early Childhood), Teaching (Primary), and Teaching (Secondary).

Entry Requirements

• Domestic students must hold a Bachelor's Degree at level 7 on the NZ Qualifications Framework or a recognised equivalent with a B+ average.
• Teacher Education applications open from 1 July every year, with an interview and selection process based on academic background, communication skills, personal qualities, background experiences, and a literacy and numeracy assessment.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated fees: $12,283 per year for domestic students
• Scholarships are available, including those from TeachNZ

Graduate Outcomes

Possible career paths include:

• Corporate Trainer
• Education Policy Analyst
• Learning Consultant
• Early Childhood, Primary, Intermediate or Secondary School Teacher
• Recruitment Advisor
• Social Services
• School Counsellor

Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

Candidates for the secondary endorsement must have sufficient depth and breadth of relevant subject or curriculum knowledge at Levels 5-7. Learning areas include Agribusiness, Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Learning and Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences, and Technology.

Study in Tauranga

Study options are available at the Tauranga campus, subject to sufficient numbers.

Scholarships and Prizes

TeachNZ offers a wide range of scholarships throughout the year. The University's Scholarship Finder provides information on possible scholarships.