Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg) in Primary Education
Overview
This is an intensive one-year teaching qualification for graduates who want to share their knowledge and passion for learning with primary and intermediate school students. On completion of this programme you will be qualified to teach in primary and intermediate schools throughout New Zealand and overseas. The programme is available only at the Dunedin Campus.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An accredited degree or G3 qualification, the content of which must include subject areas pertinent to the primary school curriculum.
- Completed courses which cover the content of two of the following papers:
EDUC 101 Social Foundations of Education
EDUC 102 Human Development
EDUC 252 How People Learn
The third Education paper muct be completed prior to College graduation and can be studied concurrently,
Please contact us if you wish to check the eligibility of your qualifications(s). There will be opportunity for you to fulfil entry requirements by undertaking education courses via flexible delivery, beginning October.
Programme Requirements
Application Forms and Information
Admission to the programme is a two step process:
- Information about admission to the University of Otago is available elsewhere on the University of Otago website.
- To apply to this programme with the College of Education you must download and complete the
Teacher Education Application Form (236k in PDF format) and return it to:
The Admission Officer
College of Education
University of Otago
PO Box 56
Dunedin
New Zealand
Further information
Further information about the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg) and Primary Education is available on the University website.
Contacts
Further information about the Diploma of Teaching (DipTchg) in Primary Education at the College of Education is available from:
Helen Trevethan
Tel 03 479 4230
Email helen.trevethan@otago.ac.nz