Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
Due to complete your undergraduate degree, career change or already have a degree? Become a teacher and influence the future of New Zealand education in only one year with a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching. Challenge differences in society, amplify voices who are otherwise unheard and become a community partner and advocate.
If you’re due to complete your undergraduate degree or you’re seeking a career change and already have a degree, consider teaching.
Teachers are influential community members, making a difference to young people and their learning, knowledge and skill acquisition. They play a major role in helping their students develop their independence and success in their lives.
As a graduate of this programme, you will be among the best-prepared teaching graduates and highly regarded by education employers, within New Zealand and overseas. With separate courses for Primary and Secondary teaching, the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching combines Professional Education papers with placements in schools to ensure you get the most out of your time with us.
Key information
| Entry Requirements: | Bachelor's degree with a B average |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1 |
| Points: | 150 |
| PGDipTchg 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): |
$8,351 per year
See if you're eligible for fees-free study in your first year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $35,000 per year |
| 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 — Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching - Primary
This degree planner applies to study in 2023.
* Available in Hamilton, Tauranga and Online
This information is provisional and subject to change.
Degree planner — Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching - Secondary
This degree planner applies to study in 2023.
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Career opportunities
- Primary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
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 Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (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 PGDipTchg 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.
Graduate study options
Interested in continuing your postgraduate study in education?
Interested in continuing your postgraduate study in education?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching is an entry qualification into the Master of Teaching and Learning. The Master of Teaching and Learning adds one 30-point research paper to the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching, and is a Level 9 qualification, putting you at a higher salary step.
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)
Entry requirements: Satisfied the requirements of a bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers.
- Entry requirements: Satisfied the requirements of a bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers.
- Location: Hamilton, Tauranga, Online (subject to numbers)
- Start date: January (H Trimester)
Prepare yourself for a career in secondary schools working with young people aged 13-18 years old. You'll learn how to teach your curriculum areas and develop skills in teaching and learning. This programme consists of nine papers (150 points) at 500 level. These include Professional Experience papers.
Your previous tertiary study
Candidates for the secondary endorsement must have sufficient depth and breadth of relevant subject or curriculum knowledge at Levels 5-7. 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.
Learning/Subject Areas
Learning Areas:
- English
- The Arts
- Health and Physical Education
- Learning and Languages
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Technology
Subject Areas:
- English
- The Arts (Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts)
- Health and Physical Education
- Learning Languages
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Social Sciences (Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History)
- Technology (includes areas of computational thinking, designing and developing digital outcomes, designing and developing processed outcomes, designing and developing material outcomes, and design and visual communications – all taught together)
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary)
Entry requirements: Satisfied the requirements of a bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers.
- Entry requirements: Satisfied the requirements of a bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers.
- Location: Hamilton, Tauranga, Online (subject to numbers)
- Start date: January (H Trimester)
Prepare yourself for a career in primary, intermediate and middle schools or kura, working with children from five to 13 years old. You'll gain a solid foundation in all aspects of the New Zealand curriculum, classroom management, the teaching and learning process and educational policies and practices.
Contacts
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education
Phone: 0800 WAIKATO (924 528) or 07 838 4176
New International: +64 7 838 4610
Email: [email protected]
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