Education
Experience impactful research, quality programmes, and inspiring leadership at Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education, shaping sought-after graduates.
Research that makes a difference, quality programmes and inspiring leadership are what makes Education at the University of Waikato distinctive.
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education encompasses programmes that are grounded in current theories in education and teaching, offering opportunities for real-life practical experiences.
Our supportive and friendly environment produces high quality, sought-after graduates who establish successful careers throughout New Zealand and overseas.
Become a teacher
Early Childhood Education Teaching
Create a career working in a variety of childhood settings with children from birth up to six years old. This can be done through the three-year undergraduate BTchg or one-year postgraduate GradDipTchg.
Primary Teaching
Gain the necessary skills to teach children from 5 - 13 years of age. You can study either a three-year undergraduate Bachelor of Teaching, or one of our one-year postgraduate teaching qualifications.
Secondary School Teaching
To teach at a secondary school level you need to first have an undergraduate degree in your relevant field and then complete one of our one-year qualifications.
Māori Medium Teaching
Specifically for those who want to become a kaiako, whether you are interested in Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary teaching.
Teacher Aide Course
This nine week course, for current Teacher Aides and those in a Learning Support role, enhances knowledge and skills around building relationships, collaborating with teachers and differentiating support for your learners.
onsITE
Fast-track your teaching career with onsITE: how to become a teacher while you work. You'll learn on the job in your host school, along with the support from your University of Waikato lecturers.
Unlock your next career move
Kickstart your career in as little as one year, and gain practical in-class experience throughout your teaching qualification. Ignite a passion for learning and inspire the next generation!
Advance your career
Improve your skills and develop leadership capabilities in Education with a Masters degree from the University of Waikato.
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Interested in counselling?
The University of Waikato's counsellor education programmes are renowned for their distinctive orientation in teaching narrative approaches to counselling and therapy.
Understand learning and development
Study Education and Society or Human Development with a Bachelor of Social Sciences at Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education. Work with and for people in a flexible way that works for you; many of our papers we offer in these subjects.
Bachelor of Social Sciences