Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
Build on your degree with a professional qualification in primary school teaching.
Best for:Best for university graduates seeking a professional teaching qualification and a career in primary school education.
Overview
The Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) at Victoria University of Wellington is an intensive 11-month, school-based professional programme designed to prepare graduates for primary school teaching. Delivered in Wellington, New Zealand, the curriculum equips students with essential pedagogical skills and knowledge to foster positive and inclusive learning environments. Candidates engage in practical classroom experiences and rigorous academic study to become effective educators and agents of change for children and young people. Applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate degree and commit to a full-time, immersive educational schedule.
What you'll do
- Participate in school-based teaching placements and classroom learning
- Develop inclusive and positive learning environments for children
- Engage with modern educational theories and primary school pedagogy
- Complete coursework and practical assessments as part of the 11-month curriculum
- Collaborate with mentors, peers, and school staff to improve educational outcomes
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent undergraduate qualification
Degree offered: Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
Language: English proficiency as required by university admissions for academic study.
Instruction: English
- Strong academic foundation from an undergraduate degree
- Commitment to student wellbeing and childhood education
- Capacity for reflective teaching practices
- Applicants must hold a prior qualifying undergraduate degree
Funding & terms
Programme and admissions
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official New Zealand study options portal to review admission criteria and submit their application documentation directly through the provided course link.
- CV
- Undergraduate transcripts
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