Make a Difference Every Day
Become a teacher and positively impact the lives of tamariki (children) every day. Enjoy a fun, flexible career built on meaningful relationships, with no two days ever the same. Teaching offers an intellectually stimulating path with lifelong learning opportunities and skills that open doors to diverse careers.
Explore our teaching degrees and teacher education pathways to find the one that’s right for you. Many of our teacher education programmes offer flexible study options — study full-time or part-time, on campus in Ōtautahi Christchurch, or by distance from anywhere in Aotearoa.
Not sure which teaching area to specialise in? Learn more about our specialist endorsements and alternative pathways below.
Teaching Pathways
Already have a degree? Take a look at our one-year graduate pathways. No degree yet? Discover our Bachelor’s degree pathways designed to get you started.
Specialist endorsements and alternative pathways.
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Early Childhood teaching
30 January 2026
Early Childhood teachers work in kindergartens, preschools, kōhanga reo, and early childhood centres inspiring imaginations and developing crucial skills in our tamariki.
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Early Childhood teaching
Early Childhood teachers work in kindergartens, preschools, kōhanga reo, and early childhood centres inspiring imaginations and developing crucial skills in our tamariki.
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Early Childhood teaching
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Primary teaching
26 February 2026
Teaching primary is a very rewarding career in which you'll introduce tamariki to the world of learning. Find out more about studying Primary Teaching at UC.
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Primary teaching
Teaching primary is a very rewarding career in which you'll introduce tamariki to the world of learning. Find out more about studying Primary Teaching at UC.
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Primary teaching
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Secondary teaching
24 September 2025
Secondary teachers work with young adults in Years 7 to 13 (ages 11-18) in intermediate, middle, area, and secondary schools. As a secondary teacher you teach one or more subjects you're passionate about and inspire your students to make a positive difference in the world. Find out about secondary teaching at UC.
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Secondary teaching
Secondary teachers work with young adults in Years 7 to 13 (ages 11-18) in intermediate, middle, area, and secondary schools. As a secondary teacher you teach one or more subjects you're passionate about and inspire your students to make a positive difference in the world. Find out about secondary teaching at UC.
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Secondary teaching
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Mātauranga Māori
08 December 2025
The Mātauranga Māori Initial Teacher Education pathway will equip you to work in whare kōhungahunga | early childhood or kura tuatahi | primary. This pathway prioritises te reo Māori me ōna tikanga. It's founded on mātauranga Māori | Māori knowledge, Māori philosophies, and values. Learn more about Mātauranga Māori at UC.
Our Mātauranga Māori pathway is offered biennially, with the next intake scheduled for 2027.
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Mātauranga Māori
The Mātauranga Māori Initial Teacher Education pathway will equip you to work in whare kōhungahunga | early childhood or kura tuatahi | primary. This pathway prioritises te reo Māori me ōna tikanga. It's founded on mātauranga Māori | Māori knowledge, Māori philosophies, and values. Learn more about Mātauranga Māori at UC.
Our Mātauranga Māori pathway is offered biennially, with the next intake scheduled for 2027.
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Mātauranga Māori
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Mathematical Sciences Education
17 February 2026
Develop your technical expertise and explore how mathematics impacts our society.
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Mathematical Sciences Education
Develop your technical expertise and explore how mathematics impacts our society.
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Mathematical Sciences Education
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Alternative entry for Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
15 April 2025
UC offers an alternative entry pathway for anyone who wants to teach Technology or Te Reo Māori but doesn't have a level 7 qualification (bachelor’s degree). This pathway is only available for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary). Find out more about this alternative entry into teaching.
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Alternative entry for Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
UC offers an alternative entry pathway for anyone who wants to teach Technology or Te Reo Māori but doesn't have a level 7 qualification (bachelor’s degree). This pathway is only available for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary). Find out more about this alternative entry into teaching.
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Alternative entry for Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
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Distance learning - Education
24 November 2025
UC's distance study programmes make university study possible for students who cannot access a local campus. Our distance learning students can study a range of programmes part-time or full-time while they work, care for family, or pursue other interests. Learn more about studying education by distance learning with UC.
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Distance learning - Education
UC's distance study programmes make university study possible for students who cannot access a local campus. Our distance learning students can study a range of programmes part-time or full-time while they work, care for family, or pursue other interests. Learn more about studying education by distance learning with UC.
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Distance learning - Education
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Scholarships and fees waivers - Education
09 June 2025
Scholarships can help fund your studies during your time at UC. There are undergraduate, postgraduate, and degree-specific scholarship opportunities to eligible students through UC and other organisations. We also have an Associate Teacher course fees waiver.
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Scholarships and fees waivers - Education
Scholarships can help fund your studies during your time at UC. There are undergraduate, postgraduate, and degree-specific scholarship opportunities to eligible students through UC and other organisations. We also have an Associate Teacher course fees waiver.
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Scholarships and fees waivers - Education
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Postgraduate study and professional development
04 February 2026
UC offers postgraduate courses online and on campus that are ideal for teachers, educationalists, and professionals who want to extend their existing qualifications or expand their knowledge in educational studies. Learn more about postgraduate study and professional development in education at UC.
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Postgraduate study and professional development
UC offers postgraduate courses online and on campus that are ideal for teachers, educationalists, and professionals who want to extend their existing qualifications or expand their knowledge in educational studies. Learn more about postgraduate study and professional development in education at UC.
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Postgraduate study and professional development
