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Study Education in New Zealand

01 April 2026

Start or enhance your career in education and learning with a degree in Education or Teaching from the University of Canterbury (UC).

 

Join like-minded Education students on our modern campus in Christchurch, and experience life in New Zealand while you study.

HOW TO APPLY
Education and teacher training at UC

UC offers a diverse selection of study pathways in Education, from educational theories and approaches, to ESOL teaching, child and adolescent development, diverse learning needs, and educational psychology, each strengthened by research-informed teaching. Many of our qualifications are green-listed for fast-tracked New Zealand residency. 

If you want to study Teaching in New Zealand, UC has a range of teacher education pathways in early childhood, primary, and secondary teaching that combine academic learning with hands-on, practical classroom experience, so you are ready to embark on your teaching career from the day you graduate.

Whether your goal is to become a teacher or contribute to the wider education sector, UC focuses on career success, quality of life, and creating a sense of belonging for all students. Join us!

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