Study Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning - Primary Teaching at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, Faculty of Culture and Society

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

AUT’s Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning is a one-year professional qualification to become a teacher. You can specialise in either early childhood or primary teaching. The courses you study cover curriculum and education theory, and you’ll complete teaching practicums in an early childhood setting or a primary/intermediate classroom. This is a one-year intensive programme that runs longer than the standard academic year, with courses totalling 150 points compared with the standard 120 points for most postgraduate programmes.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Culture and Society

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$36,125.00 (US$ 21,549) per year

Student insurance (2025)- NZD 855.899

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

AUT North Campus

Level 1, AF Building 90 Akoranga Drive,

Northcote,

Auckland,

0627, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelors degree with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses A degree with an education focus is not required, although undergraduate study in education courses will be an advantage. Relevant work experience in teaching is not a requirement, but some experience with 0–5-year-olds (early childhood education) or 5-12 year olds (primary/intermediate) will be important to provide evidence of suitability to work in this profession.

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