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This qualification is a 360-credit programme. The programme has eighteen 15-credit courses and three 30-credit courses. Ākonga must gain 360 credits and complete all courses specified. All courses are compulsory, reflecting the specific range of core competencies required by primary teachers.
The programme works in blocks of 16 weeks. A full-time workload of a year, over three blocks are, 3 courses, 1 practicum course, 3 courses (note that practicum courses are 30 credits). Part-time is a minimum of one course per block.
Extra requirements for first-time applicants
Enrolment Deadlines:
Course starting in
Applications for new learners close
21 October 2024
29 July 2024
24 February 2025
30 September 2024
16 June 2025
24 March 2025
20 October 2025
28 July 2025
Applicants need to meet the deadline dates above to successfully enrol in the courses. Applications that do not meet the deadline will be considered for the next intake.
Note that the pop-up box when selecting individual courses applies only to students who are reenrolling, not new applicants.
We also require all identity documents and qualification documents to be verified copies. For information on how to get copies verified please see here.
Also, please complete this pre-enrolment check, in addition to applying below.
Qualification Structure
Need help choosing your courses?
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How much time will you need each week for study?
On each course page look for the Workload heading in the grey box. This will give you the approximate hours needed each week to study that course.
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