Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) in Primary Bicultural Education

University of Otago
3 years
Full time
Bachelor's degree
Scholarships available
On campus
Dunedin
English
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Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) in Primary Bicultural Education

The Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) degree is a three-year program (360 points), registered at Level 7 on the New Zealand qualifications Framework, and designed to enable graduates to meet the requirements for initial teacher registration in New Zealand. It provides the initial step for teachers on the road of lifelong professional learning.

The degree is underpinned by four themes and divided into central strands that are designed to promote student reflection on the interrelationship of knowledge and issues presented throughout the chosen program and to make connections between theory and practice associated with the degree papers.

Primary Bicultural Education

If you have a desire to develop your own knowledge in Te Ao Maori and are enthusiastic about teaching children you are encouraged to apply for this comprehensive Te Pokai Matauranga o te Ao Rua program. It offers the unique opportunity to become qualified as a primary teacher with increased knowledge of Te Ao Maori. As a graduate of this program you will have been prepared to deliver the curriculum from a M?ori perspective, using both English and M?ori and be qualified to teach in primary, intermediate and/or M?ori immersion schools.

Admission requirements

Admission to the program shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities), on the advice of the Dean, College of Education, who must be satisfied that, in accordance with Education and Training Act 2020 Section 255(5) (a) and (b), the applicant satisfies the minimum requirements for admission to an initial teacher education program as specified by the relevant professional body.

The minimum requirement for students is the completion of a high school qualification plus satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution or successful completion of New Zealand Foundation Year program.

We also accept the following International qualifications:

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points;
  • GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8.

If your first language is not English you need to meet our English language requirements as follows:

  • IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5);
  • Internet-based TOEFL: Score of 80 (writing 20), Paper-based TOEFL: Score of 550 (TWE 4.5);
  • We also accept a number of other English language tests. Due to COVID-19, we currently accept IELTS Indicator Test, and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition.

Don’t meet the English language requirements? The University of Otago Language Centre "English for Otago" program offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate study.


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Scholarships & funding

Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.

Program delivery

Application Details

Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with their application, and provide proof of their identity this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants must also submit detailed research proposal that shows they are familiar with current literature surrounding their topic; an up-to date curriculum vitae; and name of the academic staff member with whom they have been in contact; and with an approximate start date. They may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.

Tuition

International tuition fees per year: 31366 NZD

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University of Otago

Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand's first university. Otago has gained an excellent international reputation for its research and teaching. Ranked among the world’s top 1% of universities according to QS World University Rankings, Otago students...


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University of Otago

362 Leith Street
9016 Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone no: +64 0800 80 80 98
www.otago.ac.nz

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