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Postgraduate Study in Primary Education

    Teach in primary and intermediate schools.

    We offer teaching qualifications for those who want to teach in primary and intermediate schools – Years 1 to 8 (children ranging in age from 5-13 years) – in New Zealand and overseas.


    Are you just starting uni?

    Learn about studying Primary Education as an undergraduate at Otago.

    Choose a study option

    Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.

    Postgraduate qualifications

    Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.

    Graduate Qualifications

    Our graduate qualifications are crafted to transition students from foundational studies to advanced, specialised knowledge.

    Ready to apply?

    Take your expertise to the next level with advanced study.

    Programme details

    Compare programmes for this subject.

    Subject AreaPapersPoints
    Education and PedagogyEDUC 471 Teaching in a New Zealand Context30
    EDUC 476 Diversity and Inclusion30
    CurriculumEDUC 472 Primary Curriculum 130
    EDUC 572 Primary Curriculum 230
    Professional ExperienceEDUC 473 Professional Experience (Primary)30
    EDUC 579 Evidence-based Inquiry30
    Total 180

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    Contacts

    University of Otago College of Education
    Tel 0800 TO TEACH (0800 868 3224)
    Email education@otago.ac.nz
    Web otago.ac.nz/education


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