Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2021 Semester One – 1 March
2021 Semester Two – 19 July
Available locations
Epsom
Points
120
Programme type
Postgraduate

Programme overview

By adding this one-year, advanced postgraduate qualification to your existing Bachelor of Education (Teaching) you will enhance your ability to make a difference to other people and improve your career outcomes.

You will be able to explore any burning questions, developing your knowledge through research and study alongside expert academics who have years of experience in their field.

Both the taught and research options will allow you to choose an area to explore more intensively, adding depth to your bachelors degree. You will also be given the opportunity to carry out a supervised research project in your area of interest.

Woolf Fisher Trust Honours Scholarships, valued up to $12,500 each, are available to students who are eligible for this degree and are strong in maths or science. 

Programme structure

With our BEd(Tchg)(Hons) you have the choice to either pursue an area you're passionate about individually, or become part of a research group (cohort) with a common theme, where you can personalise your research question to your area of interest.

You can choose to do the Research Portfolio option: 60-point supervised research portfolio and 60 points in courses; or the Taught Course option: 30-point research project and 90 points in courses.

Note: Completion of an approved 30 point research methods course is a prerequisite to enrolling in a research portfolio or research project.

For detailed course information, read here. 

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Sample programme structure

Taught Course Option (120 points) Sample

Courses 120 points

  • Code:
    EDPROFST 790A
    Name:
    Research Project
    Type:
    Research project
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 774
    Name:
    Education and Empowerment
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 754
    Name:
    Critical Research Methodologies in Education
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 790B
    Name:
    Research project
    Type:
    Research project
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 757
    Name:
    Special Topic: Digital Enhancement
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts

Sample programme structure

Research Portfolio Option (120 points) Sample

Courses 120 points

  • Code:
    EDUC 741
    Name:
    Educational Psychology
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 759A
    Name:
    Research Portfolio
    Type:
    Research portfolio
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Code:
    EDUC 735
    Name:
    Researching Educational Settings
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 759B
    Name:
    Research Portfolio
    Type:
    Research portfolio
    Points:
    30 pts

2021 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

    Bachelor of Education (Teaching)

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You must hold a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above stage II.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

    An undergraduate degree

  • Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    6.5

    No bands less than 6.0.

    See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You must hold an undergraduate degree in teaching or equivalent at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0 or higher in your final year of study.

Other pathways to study

Alternatively, you can gain entry into the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) if you complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Education with a GPA of 5 or higher.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) cost per year?

2021 fees

Domestic students
NZ$7,782 – $7,934.40*
International students
NZ$35,048*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.02 per point, estimated at $962.40 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

See course fees for each faculty

Find out about financial support information

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of living

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

Application closing dates

Semester One 2021
8 December 2020
Semester Two 2021
4 July 2021

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

Other important dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

View our study pathways guide to help you decide whether this programme is right for you. 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your study options please contact:

The Faculty of Education and Social Work Student Centre

Email: education@auckland.ac.nz

Phone:
09 623 8883 (within Auckland)

0800 61 62 63 (outside Auckland)

+64 9 373 7513 (overseas)


For taught programmes, contact:

The Postgraduate Taught Coordinator
Email: pgt@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 623 8899 ext. 48732

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

This degree demonstrates to employers that you have an advanced knowledge of the study of Education. While many of our graduates go on to teach in a range of settings in New Zealand and overseas, this programme also equips you with transferable skills that can be applied to a range of professions. Having a postgraduate degree gives you an advantage in the employment market and can lead to increased salary potential.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Curriculum developer
  • Education consultant
  • Educational researcher
  • Human resources adviser
  • Human rights education coordinator
  • Policy adviser
  • Senior leadership position in a school
  • Teacher

Further study options

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