Bachelor of Education Studies (BEdSt) endorsed with an area of specialisation & Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching (GradDipEdTchg) endorsed in Primary Education
Overview
This three year degree Bachelor of Education Studies (BEdSt) endorsed with an area of specialisation and one year Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching (GradDipEdTchg) endorsed in Primary Education prepares graduates to teach in the primary and intermediate sector, years one to eight (children ranging in ages from 5 to 13 years).
Together, the two qualifications constitute an enhanced teaching qualification totalling 486 points, registered at Level 7 on the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications. Part-time options are also available during the first three years. The programmes are available both in Dunedin and Invercargill, however in order to complete the requirements of the BEdSt, students would normally be required to spend the third year of the programme in Dunedin.
On completion of four years of study graduates will be eligible for apply for provisional teacher registration and access Q3+ salary status.
Each qualification has four strands:
- Education Studies
- Curriculum Studies
- Professional Studies and Professional Practice
- Subject Studies – allow students to choose interest papers.
Papers address professional teaching issues, subject knowledge, education theory, practical teaching experience and the requirements of the New Zealand Curriculum.
The Bachelor of Education Studies features a year of specialisation which allows students to specialise in a subject or curriculum area at an advanced level; providing opportunities for a practice internship and to undertake studies in the university outside of the College of Education.
Areas of specialisation currently available:
- Dance Education
- Drama Education
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Family and Society
- Health Education
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- Language Teaching
- Literacy
- Literature
- Music Education
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science Education
- Social Studies Education
- Technology Education
Programme Requirements
Qualification Structure (97k in PDF format)
Application Forms & Information
Admission
Primary Teacher Education Admission is by selection and is based on academic performance, involvement in appropriate activities (such as music, sport, community, and cultural activities), and the personal qualities that are essential for those who wish to become teachers. Application forms can be downloaded from this website.
Along with the above, applicants will need to meet requirements for admission to the University of Otago. Further information on entrance requirements can be found at:
- http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/entrance.html (NZ and Australian students)
- http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/undergraduate/entrance_requirements.html (International students)
Application form can be downloaded below:
Download the Teacher Education application form (236k in PDF format)
Further information
Further information about the Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) and Primary Education is available on the University website.
Contact
Dunedin Campus – Programme Director
Clare Church
Tel 03 479 3808
Email clare.church@otago.ac.nz
Southland Campus – Associate Programme Director
Jill Paris
Tel 03 211 6808
Email jill.paris@otago.ac.nz