UC Education subjects

As an Early Childhood teacher you will have the chance to engage with tamariki when they are most open to learning.

Education students gain a thorough understanding of human development across the whole lifespan and of teaching and learning processes.

Mātauranga Māori

The Mātauranga Māori Initial Teacher Education pathway will equip you to work in whare kōhungahunga (early childhood) and/or kura tuatahi (primary). This pathway prioritises te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, and is founded on mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), Māori philosophies, and values.

Primary Teacher Education

Discover the potential of each child, encourage, learn and provide experiences and relationships.

Secondary Teacher Education

We offer three internationally recognised qualifications for students who wish to train as secondary school teachers.

Teacher Education

We offer various pathways into teacher education - whether you are seeking your first qualification or have already graduated with a degree.

Youth and Community Leadership

The Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership (BYCL) degree will empower you to make positive and meaningful contribution to your community.

Aumiri Pounamu

This suite of courses will develop Māori language, pedagogy and cultural knowledge.

Computer science education Ngai Tahu coding workshop

Digital Education Futures

Our postgraduate courses develop competence in using e-learning techniques in classrooms, online and in blended contexts.

Hōaka Pounmu

Master of Hōaka Pounamu | Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning (MHP) is an ideal programme for teachers, leaders, and education researchers to raise the knowledge of te reo Māori in bilingual, immersion, and mainstream settings.

Inclusive and Special Education

Gain knowledge and skills in supporting the academic and social development of students with diverse learning needs.

Leadership

Designed for education sectors, these courses strengthen existing expertise in educational leadership, and broaden skills and knowledge.

Literacy

The Literacy endorsement critically examines literacy underachievement through a combination of theory and practice (developmental theories and best classroom practice).

Primary Teacher Education

Discover the potential of each child, encourage, learn and provide experiences and relationships.

Secondary Teacher Education

We offer three internationally recognised qualifications for students who wish to train as secondary school teachers.

Teaching and Learning Languages

The Teaching and Learning Languages endorsement serves the professional development needs of teachers engaged in teaching languages.

classroom map showing students' countries of origin

Teaching English to Students of Other Languages

We train skilful English language educators for a wide variety of modern educational settings.

Tertiary Teaching

Our graduates learn to apply their knowledge of research to teaching and learning, and develop and justify their teaching approaches and assessment practices.