Our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes enable you to become a qualified teacher in Early Childhood, Primary, Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (primary bicultural) or Secondary Education.
To be sure teaching is the career path for you, it is strongly recommended that intending applicants approach a school or centre, to arrange to spend a day observing a typical day’s teaching, prior to submitting your application.
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes
Restricted entry applies to these programmes - you must apply, attend an interview, and be offered a place. Applications are to be submitted online.
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) | Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) | |
| 3-years of undergraduate study | 1-year (January-December) postgraduate study | |
| Early Childhood Education | Dunedin and Invercargill | Dunedin only |
| Primary Education | Dunedin and Invercargill | Dunedin only |
| Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) | Invercargill only | N/A |
| Secondary Education | N/A | Dunedin only |
Application dates
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg)
Applications are expected by 31 August. Late applications may be considered. Please contact us to discuss a late application.
- Three-year undergraduate degree
- Dunedin and Invercargill Campuses
Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn)
Applications are expected by 31 July. Late applications may be considered. Please contact us to discuss a late application.
- One-year (January-December) postgraduate degree
- Dunedin Campus only
Education and postgraduate programmes
Application closing dates vary for the following, offered at the Dunedin Campus:
- Education courses and programmes
- Postgraduate programmes
How to apply for the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes
Important information that may be required for your application
- Information for students who need to be safety checked under the Children's Act 2014
- University of Otago entrance requirements
- Secondary Curriculum Subjects for intending Master of Teaching and Learning – Secondary Education applicants. Check the minimum requirements (pre-requisites) for each secondary school teaching subject.
- Applicants who have lived for a year or more in a country other than New Zealand may be requested to provide police or security checks from countries they have resided in.
Apply for the Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg)
What you need to apply for the programme
Apply for the Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn)
What you need to apply for the programme
Interviews
All applicants who apply for our ITE programmes are required to participate in an interview.
The purpose of the interview is to assess your suitability for teacher education and a subsequent career in teaching. To assist you to prepare for the interview, please read:
- Interview Information for Applicants
- Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand – Our Code Our Standards: Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession.
Contact us
For questions about our Initial Teacher Education programmes
Email collegeofeducation.askotago@otago.ac.nz
Tel 0800 TO TEACH (0800 868 3224)
For support with the online application process
Visit the AskOtago Service Portal
Tel 0800 80 80 98
