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Explore professional pathways in teaching, counselling, social work and more. Discover where your next step could take you.

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Where could your studies take you?

Whether you’re considering a new career, building on your experience or taking your first step into tertiary study, explore the pathways available at BTI.

01 / School of Social Practice

Study Social Practice

Develop the knowledge, skills and personal awareness for professional practice alongside people and communities.

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Counselling

Bachelor of Counselling

Develop the personal awareness, knowledge and practical skills to support people through life’s challenges.

3 years full-time Semester 1, 2027 Online + Tauranga blocks
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Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Prepare to support people, whānau and communities through compassionate and professional social work practice.

3 years full-time Semester 1, 2027 Mixed-mode + field education
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02 / School of Teacher Education

Study Teacher Education

Find a pathway into teaching and supporting learning across different educational settings.

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Primary Teaching

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary

Prepare to teach in primary and intermediate schools, developing the knowledge and practice needed to support young learners.

3 years full-time On-campus / mixed-mode 2027 intake
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Secondary Teaching

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)

Develop the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to teach secondary school students.

Graduate Diploma Online + onsite learning School placements
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Early Childhood Teaching

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Prepare to become a qualified early childhood teacher. This programme leads towards teacher registration.

International only Must reside in NZ Online + placements
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Early Childhood Education

Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood)

Develop your knowledge and professional practice in early childhood education through online study. This programme does not lead to teacher registration.

International only Fully online Offshore study possible

Scheduled live online participation is required.

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03 / Further opportunities

More ways to learn.

Whether you’re getting ready for tertiary study, supporting others in education or developing your professional practice, there’s more to explore.

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Getting started

Preparation for Study

Build confidence in your academic skills and explore preparation pathways towards further tertiary study.

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Supporting learning

Education Support

Discover pathways for helping learners thrive in educational settings, including teacher-aide and education-support roles.

Programme details and availability are yet to be confirmed.

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Professional development

Trauma-informed Practice

Deepen your understanding and strengthen your professional practice through focused learning in trauma-responsive organisations, burnout and crisis.

Applications are subject to sufficient numbers.

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