Study Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Education at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Humanities
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Education

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

A Bachelor of Arts majoring in Education will help you understand how learning shapes individuals, communities, and society. You will develop knowledge of educational psychology, human development, curriculum, and the systems that influence educational experiences. Combined with other Arts & Social Sciences subjects, this degree can lead to opportunities in research, policy, counselling, social services, advocacy, and public service.

Which department am I in?

Division of Humanities

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$43,680.00 (US$ 26,055) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

Otago,

9016, DUNEDIN, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$43,680.00 (US$ 26,055) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/04/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

Otago,

9016, DUNEDIN, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You must provide scanned copies of your previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with your application. If you are applying for undergraduate study you are required to provide scanned copies of your official high school or foundation transcripts with your application. International Baccalaureate: A completed IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points. If taken in New Zealand: you must also satisfy literacy and numeracy requirements by completing English as the language at Higher or Standard level in Language A: literature, or Language A: language and literature, or at Higher level in Language B, together with any mathematics subject. Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Advanced Levels You must obtain: a minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand Tariff at A or AS level from any syllabus groups which are broadly equivalent to those in the list of approved subjects for NCEA; and a D grade or better in syllabuses from at least three different syllabus groups (excluding Thinking Skills).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The University of Otago

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS Rankings.

  • New Zealand’s No.1 university for academic performance
  • 96 percent of Otago graduates go into work or further study
  • Among the top five most beautiful campuses globally
  • Opportunity to apply for a three-year post-study work visa

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