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Bachelor's Degree Education Full Time

Bachelor of Teaching Primary Education

at Open Polytechnic · New Zealand

Duration

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Intake

February

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education) (OP7032) at Open Polytechnic is designed for people aiming to become a primary school teacher. You study primary education with an emphasis on an in-depth understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo Māori, and tikanga Māori, and you practise engaging with tamariki and rangatahi, their parents, families and whānau, and professional colleagues.

The programme uses online study with course materials delivered online at a pace that suits you. There are no scheduled online classes. You complete practicum in local primary school settings, with support and opportunities to connect theory to practice. You also take part in three compulsory noho marae (overnight stay) and develop teaching practice supported by mentors.

Career outcomes

  • Employment in primary education and other teaching settings, and related professions
  • Eligibility to apply for registration and a practising certificate to begin a teaching career in New Zealand, including a Tōmua | Provisional Practising Certificate

How this course compares

  • Open Polytechnic is #12 in New Zealand on research impact (9,488 citations).
  • It lists 9 Education courses in total, 3 of them at bachelor's level.
  • 3 universities in New Zealand teach bachelor's Education; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Open Polytechnic has 4 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in New Zealand offer bachelor's Education?

University of Auckland (QS #65), University of Otago (QS #197) are among the 3 that do.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in February.

Are there scholarships at Open Polytechnic?

Yes — 4 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is Open Polytechnic a good university for Education?

Open Polytechnic is #12 in New Zealand on research impact (9,488 citations).

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