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.
Important information for practicum enrolments
Please note that enrolments in practicum courses (EDU525, EDU627 and EDU722) in this programme close 4 to 9 weeks before the course opens. For specific dates, please select the course dates below.
Extra requirements for first-time applicants
Enrolment Deadlines:
Course starting in
Applications for new learners close
15 June 2026
23 March 2026 (enrolments are closed)
19 October 2026
27 July 2026
22 February 2027
25 October 2026
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.
Qualification Structure
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