BEd(Tchg)(Hons) - Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours)

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Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

By adding this one-year, advanced postgraduate qualification to your existing Bachelor of Education (Teaching) you will enhance your ability to make a difference to other people. You will also improve your career outcomes.

You'll be able to explore burning questions, developing your knowledge by researching and studying alongside expert academics who have years of experience in their field.

Both the taught and research options will allow you to choose an area to explore more intensively, adding depth to your bachelors degree. You will also gain the opportunity to carry out a supervised research project in your area of interest.

Study the Inclusive Education specialisation

One in four people in Aotearoa has a disability. This diversity is represented in early childhood settings and schools; and teachers are expected to have the conceptual, culturally responsive and applied knowledge base needed to teach in inclusive environments.

In this specialisation, you’ll develop advanced knowledge and capabilities in inclusive practices to support diverse learners in educational settings. You’ll also extend your research skills through an inquiry-based approach. In these ways, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to take leading roles in effective planning, coordination and management of projects and in professional learning.

Find out more about the Inclusive Education specialisation.

This degree demonstrates to employers that you have an advanced knowledge of the study of Education. 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 transferable skills that can be applied to a range of professions. Having a postgraduate degree gives you an advantage in the employment market and can lead to increased salary potential.

Senior leadership position in a school
Teacher
Policy adviser
Human resources adviser
Educational researcher
Education consultant
Curriculum developer
Human rights education coordinator

MEd - Master of Education

MScL - Master of Social and Community Leadership

EdD - Doctor of Education

MEdLd - Master of Educational Leadership

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

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Other qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained from another tertiary institution, view our entry requirements .

University of Auckland qualifications

Minimum programme 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.

Taught (120 point) - 5.0 Grade Point Average

Bachelor of Education (Teaching)

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Depending on the type of programme you are pursuing, you may have the opportunity to complete a unique research project. To find out more about the research carried out at the University of Auckland and to identify potential supervisors, check out our researcher profiles.

You must hold a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above stage II.

Year Fees Applicable

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International Student Annual Fees

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships and awards

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Student loans and allowances

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Cost of living

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Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two	08 June 2026	20 July 2026	16 November 2026

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The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

b completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University and pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) Schedule.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 Course(s) selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the Programme Director.

8 a The research portfolio or research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the relevant Academic Head.

b The research portfolio or research project topic must be approved by the relevant Programme Coordinator and the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c The research portfolio or research project must be completed and submitted as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

9 A student may apply to reassign the courses passed to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

10 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

11 In exceptional circumstances, the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.