Bachelor of Education (Teaching) BEd(Tchg)

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 38,568 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) BEd(Tchg)

About

Enter a profession where the demand for graduates is high in New Zealand and overseas and gain an internationally-recognised degree from the only New Zealand University to rank in the top 50 in the world for Education as a subject.

Our refreshed and hands-on programme will equip you with the tools you need to teach in modern classrooms where building strong relationships is vital, diversity is celebrated and digital learning is key.

With greater freedom for you to choose courses from other disciplines across the University, you will develop foundational critical and ethical thinking, communication, and collaborative skills essential for success in the workforce. Courses cover a range of topics, including child development. Our required Waipapa Taumata Rau course focuses on core knowledge relevant to our faculty, the significance of place-based knowledge, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This is a highly practical degree. Each year of the programme will include an in-school practicum experience where you will have dedicated blocks of time in a range of schools. While on practicum, you'll have the guidance of dedicated teachers, as well as support from university staff.

Over the first two years of the programme you will have some flexibility in the timing of your required teaching experience days. In the third year of the programme, you will complete 80 days of sustained teaching experience where you will establish connections to set you up in your career and gain vital skills to prepare you for the transition into teaching.

Read our practicum FAQs here.

You will be taught by academics who are experts in their fields and passionate about supporting the next generation of teachers. Courses are taught through a range of methods including face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops. Our tutorials are hands-on and provide a range of practical ideas and resources you can take onto practicum with you.

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) students are eligible for the external TeachNZ Scholarships. Applications open in September each year. Find out more and apply.

Note: Before you begin your teaching journey, there are a few key programme admission conditions you need to complete, so we recommend applying early. You can read about the process on our Info for applicants page.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Secondary school qualifications

If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You need to have one of the following:

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.

Minimum grade, subject and other 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. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.

Qualification

IB International Baccalaureate Diploma

Score required

26

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

7.0

No bands less than 7.0.

See alternative English language requirements
Qualification

GCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

Score required

CCC

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

7.0

No bands less than 7.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Further requirements

Admission is subject to a satisfactory interview, police check/s, safety checks* and referees’ reports.

*Read the Compliance with the Children's Act 2014.

Tertiary qualifications

If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

You need to have the following:

One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Minimum grade requirements

These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 2.4

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

7.0

No bands less than 7.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Further requirements

Admission is subject to a satisfactory interview, police check/s, safety checks* and referees’ reports.

*Read the Compliance with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Other pathways to study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the English Language Academy (ELA)
If you are 20 on or before the first day of semester, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for special admission.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

We are the highest ranked university in New Zealand for Education as a subject. This means our graduates are in high demand. 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 a range of transferable skills that can be applied in many professions. Graduates of the Huarahi Māori specialisation are equipped to teach in Māori medium, bilingual and English medium primary and intermediate schools.

Jobs related to this programme

Primary / Intermediate teacher
Policy adviser
Māori medium teacher
Educational researcher
Education consultant
Curriculum developer
Human Rights education coordinator
Special Needs specialist

Further study options

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Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.