Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary)

Victoria University of Wellington

Subject area

Teacher Education: Primary (Pre-Service)

Qualification

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Entry requirements

A degree and the good character and fitness-to-teach requirements of the New Zealand Teachers Council. Applicants with English as a second language will be required to supply IELTS results.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Graduates will have advanced skills in primary teaching and will be confident and competent beginning teachers. They will have well developed pedagogical knowledge and practical experience of primary educational contexts and will be qualified to teach to the objectives in the National Curriculum in primary schools. Postgraduate study opportunities include a Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development (60/120 credits by course work), leading to a Master of Education (120-credit thesis).