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    Master of Teaching and Learning

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    Hamilton, NZMTchgLnHybrid13 months
    NZ$56,250.00
    Tuition
    over 13mo
    180
    Credits

    Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato is a 180-credit, 13-month, hybrid MTchgLn program based in Hamilton, NZ. Tuition is NZ$56,250.

    About the program

    Develops critical understanding of research-based pedagogical approaches, learning theory, inquiry skills, and content knowledge for teaching diverse learners in early childhood, primary, or secondary New Zealand schools. Includes 80 days of practical classroom experience in two schools and covers teaching in the New Zealand context, evidence-based inquiry, diverse learners, and curriculum design.

    Focus: coursework
    201-250 (QS Subject Rankings for Education and Training)

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    Deadlines

    B Trimester 2026
    Jul 6, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) taken before 21 January 2026 must meet an overall score of 98 and the following scores in each module: Listening - 24; Reading - 24; Writing - 27; Speaking – 23.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Academic IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no less than 7.0 in any band), including any results from the IELTS OSR test.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    New Zealand does not have a standard 12-month OPT/24-month STEM OPT extension; international students typically apply for a Post-Study Work Visa (as applicable to their situation).

    NZ$20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato is NZ$56,250 across 180 required credits.
    Is Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato online or in-person?
    Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato take to complete?
    Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato is structured around 13 months and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ average
    What work-permit options follow Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Teaching and Learning at University of Waikato: New Zealand does not have a standard 12-month OPT/24-month STEM OPT extension; international students typically apply for a Post-Study Work Visa (as applicable to their situation).