Southland Campus - Ahuahu Te Mātauranga
The Southland campus in Invercargill is small and friendly and provides a range of teacher education programmes in Early Childhood, Primary, Primary Bilingual and Secondary Education.
Established in 1980, it offers an attractive and well-resourced library, newly refurbished teaching spaces in a purpose-built facility, and a range of services for students and teachers.
Graduates from the Southland campus are eagerly sought after by schools and early childhood centres for teaching positions throughout New Zealand.
The Southland campus also offers the unique programme of the Bachelor of Teaching in Primary Bilingual Education - Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua.
Students are also able to take Education Studies papers at the Southland campus.
Facilities Include
- Computer Labs – the Southland campus has two PC labs and one Mac lab, all with internet and email facilities. One lab provides 24-hour access for students
- Library – extensive resources provided with dedicated and supportive staff. www.library.otago.ac.nz
- Education Support Services – including school-based professional development for qualified teachers, in-service professional development and reading recovery training.
- Counselling Services – available for student support through your studies.
- Chaplaincy Services – Tertiary Chaplain Service is available on campus to help with issues, personal and spiritual. www.otago.ac.nz/chaplain
- Student Common Room - a relaxing environment with kitchen facilities for students.
Programmes Offered in Southland
Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (BTchg)
- Bachelor of Education Studies & Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching (BEdSt & GradDipEdTchg) - students need to do one year of this in Dunedin
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg)
Primary Education
- Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) - Primary Education (BTchg)
- Bachelor of Education Studies & Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching - Primary Education (BEdSt & GradDipEdTchg) - students need to do one year of this in Dunedin
Primary Bilingual Education
- Bachelor of Teaching Primary Bilingual Education (BTchg) Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua
- Bachelor of Education Studies & Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching (BEdSt & GradDipEdTchg)Primary Bilingual Education Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua - students need to do one year of this in Dunedin
Secondary Education
Note: Some papers at Southland will be delivered using a blended approach.
Staff
Academic Programmes Coordinator
Jill Paris
Tel 03 2116808
jill.paris@otago.ac.nz
Operations Coordinator
Lindsey Woodward
Tel 03 2116805
lindsey.woodward@otago.ac.nz