The Degree of Bachelor of Education (Teaching) – BEd(Tchg)

1 To be admitted to this programme a student must have demonstrated the potential to meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand criteria for provisional certification and passed the numeracy and literacy skills assessments.

2 Students who have a qualification gained at an overseas institution may be required to provide evidence of language proficiency.

3 To be admitted to the Huarahi Māori specialisation students must have passed a te reo Māori competency assessment and met the University Entrance Literacy requirements in te reo Māori or equivalent.

Notes:

(i) Applicants will be required to consent to disclosure of criminal convictions and safety checks required by the Children’s Act 2014.

(ii) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Education and Social Work.

(iii) Personal references and an interview will be required.

4 A student enrolled for this degree must follow a programme of the equivalent of six full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 360 points, unless credit is granted under the Credit Regulations.

5 The requirements for this degree must be completed within six years of initial enrolment unless in exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative extends this period.

6 Of the 360 points required for this degree, a student must pass:

a at least 345 points from one of the specialisations listed in the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Schedule

and

b 15 points from courses offered in either the General Education Open Schedule or the General Education Faculty Schedule approved for this degree, and the Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 a A student who is required to meet the Academic English Language Requirement, as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic English Language Requirement, of the University Calendar, must complete ENGLISH 121G to fulfill their General Education requirement, or with approval from Senate or its representative, may substitute an alternative Academic English Language Requirement course for 15 points of General Education.

b A student enrolled for the Huarahi Māori specialisation is exempted from the Academic English Language Requirement.

8 a A student enrolled for the Primary specialisation must demonstrate competence in the English language, by passing EDUCSW 199, as prescribed by the Faculty of Education and Social Work, before enrolment in EDPRAC 304 or 307.

b A student enrolled for the Huarahi Māori specialisation must demonstrate competence in the Māori language, by passing EDPROFM 101, as prescribed by the Faculty of Education and Social Work, prior to enrolment in EDPRACM 304.

9 a A student is exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules who has:

either

(i) completed an undergraduate degree at a tertiary institution

or

(ii) commenced study for this degree at a tertiary institution before 1 January 2006

or

(iii) been admitted to this degree having completed 120 points or more of degree-level study at another tertiary institution

or

(iv) completed a minimum of 50 points of study towards this degree in one semester at an overseas institution, either through an overseas exchange programme or through prior approval under the Credit Regulations.

b A student who has been exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules must substitute 15 points from courses approved by the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work.

c A student who has been fully or partially exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules is nonetheless required to complete the Academic Integrity course.

10 a In any course that has a practicum and non-practicum component, a student must pass both the practicum and the non-practicum component in order to have passed that course as a whole.

b Re-enrolment in any practicum course after failing that course requires the permission of the Dean or nominee.

c At the discretion of Senate or its representative, a student who does not pass a practicum course may be declined permission to re-enrol for this degree.

11 a In order to complete the requirements for this degree, a student must be able to meet the criteria for provisional certification of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

b A student who, after enrolment, ceases to be able to meet the criteria for provisional certification of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand must immediately notify the Dean or nominee.

c If the Dean or nominee has reason to believe that a student does not meet the criteria for provisional certification of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand the Dean or nominee shall advise the student and take into account any written response from the student.

d If the Dean or nominee is satisfied that the student is not able to meet the criteria for provisional certification of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand then they will notify Senate or its representative.

e On receipt of such advice, Senate or its representative may terminate the student’s enrolment and any application to re-enrol may likewise be declined.

f A student whose enrolment is terminated under Regulation 11e may appeal that decision to the Provost or the duly appointed delegate.

12 a If the behaviour of a student in a teaching environment is found, after due and fair inquiry, to be offensive, disruptive or likely to give rise to a risk of harm to the welfare of any person, the enrolment of the student in the programme may be terminated by the Dean of the Faculty of Education and Social Work and any application to re-enrol may likewise be declined.

b A student who is subject to any such inquiry may be suspended by the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work from attending lectures, classes and any teaching placement pending the outcome of the inquiry.

c A student whose enrolment is terminated under Regulation 12a may appeal that decision to the Provost or the duly appointed delegate.

13 In exceptional circumstances, and with the approval of Senate or its representative, a student may apply to reassign Stage II or III courses passed for this degree to the Graduate Diploma in Education.

14 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

15 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.