All Initial Teacher Education programmes have one intake each, starting in January or February.
Applications for teacher education programmes are open anytime and will close on 1 December each year for domestic applicants (31 October each year for international applicants). While we process applications as they are received, many of our programmes have a limited capacity for places and applications may close earlier if this capacity has been reached.
Our teacher education programmes have specialised application processes. Please read the Guide to applying section and complete the steps, before applying through myUC.
Important information
To enrol in the Secondary Education programmes, students need to be studying on campus in a fulltime capacity.
Due to the intensive nature of these programmes, it is recommended that paid work and any other commitments are managed outside of normal business hours Monday to Friday.
There are two professional practice placements that consist of 16 weeks of teaching practice in secondary school settings. Students must be able to travel to and from their placements at their own expense. Professional practice placements are to be completed in a fulltime capacity. There are no lectures timetabled while completing professional placements.
To meet nationwide teacher shortages in Te Reo Māori and Technology, there are some provisions made to Alternate Entry Pathway students enrolling in this programme of study, who may be eligible to enrol in this programme via distance and or part time.
Before applying, it’s important to consider the commitment you are making to a professional education programme. To be successful, you will need to devote a significant amount of time each week to study and preparation, as well as demonstrate a commitment to professionalism in all areas.
