This qualification is a 360-credit programme. The programme has eighteen 15-credit courses and three 30-credit courses. Ākonga must gain 360 credits and complete all courses specified. All courses are compulsory, reflecting the specific range of core competencies required by primary teachers.
The programme works in blocks of 16 weeks. A full-time workload of a year, over three blocks are, 3 courses, 1 practicum course, 3 courses (note that practicum courses are 30 credits). Part-time is a minimum of one course per block.
Extra requirements for first-time applicants
Enrolment Deadlines:
Course starting in
Applications for new learners close
24 June 2024
29 April 2024
21 October 2024
26 August 2024
Applicants need to meet the deadline dates above to successfully enrol in the courses. Applications that do not meet the deadline will be considered for the next intake.
Note that the pop-up box when selecting individual courses applies only to students who are reenrolling, not new applicants.
We also require all identity documents and qualification documents to be verified copies. For information on how to get copies verified please see here.
Also, please complete this pre-enrolment check, in addition to applying below.
Qualification Structure
This is a new programme currently under development. The following courses will become available as you progress through the programme:
EDU624 Mathematics and Statistics: Learning Theory Lens
EDU625 Technology: Transformation Lens
EDU626 Science: Sustainability Lens
EDU627 Practicum 2: Speaking, Writing and Presenting
EDU628 Learning Languages: Second Language Learning Lens
EDU629 Social Sciences: Organising for Learning Lens
EDU630 Arts: Curriculum Analysis Lens
EDU721 Inclusive Education
Need help choosing your courses?
Our student advisors can help you choose the right courses to suit your needs.
How much time will you need each week for study?
On each course page look for the Workload heading in the grey box. This will give you the approximate hours needed each week to study that course.
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