Master of Teaching and Learning
Become a qualified primary or secondary teacher with our Master of Teaching and Learning. Learn about contemporary and emerging trends in education and be informed by current research. Confidently challenge assumptions and practices in learning and teaching and use this to amplify the voices of all of your students.
This programme will develop your critical understanding of research-based pedagogical approaches, learning theory, inquiry skills and content knowledge to ensure you can effectively teach diverse learners in New Zealand schools.
You will also gain valuable practical experience with the professional support of Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education lecturers and Mentor Teachers. This programme will provide you with a total of 80 days in the classroom, in two different schools.
Papers examine teaching in the New Zealand context, evidence-based inquiry, teaching diverse learners, and curriculum design and implementation. Students complete eleven 500 level postgraduate papers (180 points). The Master of Teaching and Learning is an intensive course aimed at high achievers and requires a higher entry criteria than the Graduate Diploma in Teaching.
This is an approved Initial Teacher Education Programme that leads to registration and provisional certification as a teacher in New Zealand.
Please Note: This programme builds on the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching with one extra 30 point paper.
Programme highlights
- Individual and small group mentoring
- Identifies your personal strengths
- Designed to equip you with the expertise to meet the needs of all learners
- Graduates achieve high-level skills and a stronger capacity for leadership roles in the future
- The reward for completing this more intensive programme is a higher entry point salary on entering the teaching profession
Key information
| Entry Requirements: | Bachelor's degree with a B/B+ average |
|---|---|
| Years: | 1 |
| Points: | 180 |
| MTchgLn Study Locations: | Hamilton, Tauranga, Online Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info. |
| Start Dates: | January (H Trimester) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): |
$12,579
See if you're eligible for fees-free study in your first year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $53,860 (180 pts) |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Degree Planner
Degree planner — Master of Teaching and Learning - Primary
This degree planner applies to study in 2023.
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Degree planner — Master of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
This degree planner applies to study in 2023.
H Semester (Jan - Feb)
G Semester (Nov - Dec)
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Career opportunities
- Corporate Trainer
- Education Policy Analyst
- Learning Consultant
- Primary, Intermediate or Secondary School Teacher
- Recruitment Adviser
- Social Services
- School Counsellor
Entry requirements
Teacher Education applications open from 1 July every year.
Teacher Education applications open from 1 July every year. Please apply early as all applicants are subject to an interview and selection process. Selection of applicants is based on academic background, communication skills, personal qualities, background experiences, and a literacy and numeracy assessment. As well as meeting the selection criteria, you will need to meet the admission requirements for the University.
To be eligible to gain entry into this programme, candidates must hold a Bachelors Degree at level 7 on the NZ Qualifications Framework or a recognised equivalent.
If you are applying to study the Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary), in addition to the qualification requirements, candidates seeking to enter a secondary programme must have sufficient depth and breadth of a relevant subject or curriculum knowledge from Levels 5 to 7, or higher, in their entry qualification that is relevant for teaching a particular secondary school subject. When you apply for the programme you will need to submit your degree transcript(s). The programme leader/coordinator will discuss and advise the appropriate programme once you reach the interview stage.
Contact us for more information.
Study in Tauranga
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching is available in Tauranga, subject to sufficient numbers.
Scholarships and prizes
Selected scholarships for MTchgLn students.
Te Kura Toi Tangata Secondary School Future Teacher Bursary
Study secondary teaching with the Division of Education at the University of Waikato and be considered for our new bursary, designed to assist secondary school student teachers in their studies. Recipients receive a $1,000 contribution towards their fees. Students are nominated at the time of interview. A student’s grade point average is also considered. If you are eligible for this bursary and would like to be considered, please read more and get in touch with our team at [email protected] to voice your interest.
TeachNZ scholarships
TeachNZ also have a wide range of scholarships available throughout the year - learn more about these.
Contacts
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education
Phone: 0800 WAIKATO (924 528) or 07 838 4176
International: +64 7 807 9275
Email: [email protected]
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