Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2010 academic year unless otherwise specified.
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- Primary and Secondary Teacher Training Qualifications
- Conjoint Programmes
- Admission to Teacher Training
- Scholarships
Teaching at primary and secondary levels is a rewarding career for a range of graduates. Teacher training gives the skills needed to excel in the classroom, and teachers with degrees in sciences, arts, and commerce can pass their specialised knowledge onto future generations.
Graduates of our programmes are qualified to teach in New Zealand primary and /or secondary schools depending on their programme of study, and are eligible for registration with the New Zealand Teachers Council. The combination of specialist subject knowledge and teaching skills is particularly attractive to employers, not only in schools but also in a wide range of other careers.
If you are interested in specialising in the education of Māori children, contact Te Kura Māori (04 463 9536). Te Kura Māori contributes to all teacher education programmes by preparing students to teach Māori children (mainstream, bilingual, enrichment and total immersion).
Primary and Secondary Teacher Training Qualifications
There are two options to gaining a qualification to become a primary or secondary teacher:
Undergraduate Degree plus Graduate Diploma
If you have completed an undergraduate degree you can take a one-year diploma programme in either primary or secondary teaching. These can be completed online or on campus, are full time, and begin in January. For more information about the graduate diplomas, please visit the Diplomas & Certificates page of the Faculty of Education website.
Undergraduate Conjoint Programmes
This combines a Bachelor of Teaching with a Bachelor of Arts (BA/BTeach), Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (BCA/BTeach) or Bachelor of Science (BSc/BTeach).
The BTeach component provides a sound understanding of classroom practice and specific training for your primary and secondary teaching. The BA, BCA or BSc gives specialised knowledge in your chosen major subject and second teaching subject.This challenging programme produces teachers of the highest quality. Traditionally, students have chosen either primary or secondary teaching. Now conjoint graduates become qualified to teach from Years 1-13, enabling them to move between primary and secondary schools for greater flexibility and work opportunities.
In the first year of a conjoint teaching programme, students take courses for their BA, BCA or BSc. The following January, the BTeach starts with an introductory course that includes one week of classroom observation. At this point students decide if teaching is for them. If so, they continue in the conjoint programme. If not, they can simply continue their BA, BCA or BSc.
Graduates of a conjoint Teaching programme can pursue their study at Victoria to Honours, Master's and PhD level. They are qualified to teach in New Zealand primary and secondary schools, and are eligible for registration with the New Zealand Teachers Council.
The combination of specialist subject knowledge and teaching skills is particularly attractive to employers, not only in schools but in a range of other areas including education policy, administration, and research.
Teach New Zealand Scholarships may be available if you want to study chemistry, maths, physics, technology or Te Reo Māori. Contact TeachNZ on 0800 832 246 for more information.
Conjoint Teaching Programmes at Victoria
The conjoint teaching programme requires 540 points.
At least 280 points from the BTeach schedule and 240 points from either the BA, BCA or BSc schedule.
At least 318 of the total points must be above 100-level. Of these, 136 must be from the BTeach schedule and 136 from the other degree schedule.
For details concerning each conjoint degree see below.
Conjoint BA/BTeach
For the BA part of a conjoint BA/BTeach you are required to take at least two BA subjects from two rows of the table below. One is your degree major, taken to 300-level. The other must be taken to at least 200-level.
In special circumstances, selected courses from subjects outside this list may be approved for the 200-level subject. The individual programmes of all students will be subject to approval during enrolment.
| BTeach Curriculum Area | BA Subject Curriculum Area |
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| Arts | Music, Theatre |
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English |
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Health Education |
Health Education |
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Learning Languages |
Asian Languages, Chinese, European Studies, French, German ( Currently 100 and 200 level), Italian, Japanese, Māori Studies*, Modern Language Studies, Samoan Studies, Spanish, Te Reo Māori |
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Mathematics |
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Music |
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Performing Arts |
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Science |
Science Subjects |
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Social Sciences |
Accounting, Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Physical Geography |
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Technology |
Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems, Information Systems |
* must include Te Reo Māori to 200 level
BA Enquiries – Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Tel 0-4-463 5745
Email: address
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/fhss
Conjoint BCA/BTeach
For the BCA part of a conjoint BCA/BTeach you choose at least one BCA major. These courses are combined with the teaching courses in your BTeach. As well as the courses needed to complete your major, you must gain at least 15 200-level points from ACCY/ECON and 15 200-level points from INFO/MATH, QUAN/STAT or some other approved subject area.
| BTeach Curriculum Area | BCA Subject Curriculum Area |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics |
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Social Sciences |
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Technology |
BCA Enquiries – Faculty of Commerce and Administration
Student and Administration
Tel 0-4-463 5751
Email: address
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/fca
Conjoint BSc/BTeach
For the BSc part of a conjoint BSc/BTeach you are required to take at least two BSc subjects from the right-hand column. One is your degree major, taken to 300-level. The other must be taken to at least 200-level.
| Curriculum Subject | BSc Subject Curriculum Area |
|---|---|
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Mathematics |
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Science |
Applied Physics, Biology, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Bioscience, Chemistry, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, Physics |
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Social Sciences |
Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Geography, Physical Geography |
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Technology |
BSc Enquiries – Faculty of Science
Tel 0-4-463 5101
Email: address
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/science
Scholarships for Teacher Training
Teach NZ Scholarships and allowances of up to $10,000 and payment of fees may be available to those studying to become secondary teachers in particular subjects. For an up-to-date list of subjects that are eligible please visit www.teachnz.govt.nz or phone 0800 832 246. For information about scholarships offered by Victoria please contact the Scholarships Office at www.victoria.ac.nz/scholarships
How To Find Out More
Contact the Student Recruitment and Course Advice Office or the Faculty of Education for further information and/or an appointment to discuss your plans.
Don’t forget to look up the individual Subject entries for subject areas which interest you.