Te Tohu Paetahi Ako: Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi
Subject area
Curriculum Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Education, majoring in Early Years or Primary, must provide evidence of their ability to successfully pursue and complete a bachelor's degree.
Student entry is open to applicants who:
1. Are 18 years or older, and
2. Have a demonstrated interest or involvement in teaching and learning;
And either
3. Have successfully completed a relevant Level 4 certificate; Or
4. Have successfully completed level 2 or 3 NCEA (English/, Mathematics
Or
5. For students who do not meet these criteria but have special circumstance that warrants further consideration, are admitted through an interview and assessment process at the discretion of the Academic Board.
Note: All applicants will be required to consent to disclosure of criminal convictions and health status as part of the application process consistent with the requirements for provisional registration of the New Zealand Teachers Council.
All students offered placement in a teaching degree will be required to complete a police vetting form. Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi will forward these applications to The New Zealand Police Vetting Service for processing
Students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Education, majoring in Tapiri, must provide evidence of their ability to successfully pursue and complete a bachelor's degree.
Student entry is open to applicants who:
1. Have completed a Level 7, New Zealand Diploma in Teaching recognised by the New Zealand teachers Council or Trained Teacher's Certificate (or New Zealand Qualifications Authority and NZ Teachers Council recognised equivalent); and
2. Be currently registered as a teacher in New Zealand; and
3. Have been a practising teacher or teacher educator in New Zealand for at least two of the last five years.
Or
4. For students who do not meet these criteria but have special circumstance that warrants further consideration, may be considered for admission through an interview and assessment process at the discretion of the Academic Board.
Note: All applicants will be required to consent to disclosure of criminal convictions as part of the application process consistent with the requirements for provisional registration of the New Zealand Teachers Council.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Realise their full potential intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually as individuals and as valued members of their communities; (TU TANGATA)
* Be confident with matauranga Māori and tikanga Māori; (AHUATANGA MĀORI)
* Be competent and confident professional practitioners in general educational forums and have specific expertise at their chosen teaching level; (AIOTANGA) and
* Be able to take up leadership roles in education and become leaders of their community. (MANA MOTUHAKE)
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Curriculum and Education Studies at this level can earn:
$50,000
Median earnings one year after study
$55,000
Median earnings two years after study
$61,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
85%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (07) 307 1467
Fax: (7) 3071475
Email: wiremu.doherty@wananga.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wananga.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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