You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Finishing school brings a lot of questions. What do you want to study? What kind of work would you enjoy? And what if you’re still not sure?
It’s okay to still be figuring things out.
Some people leave school knowing exactly what they want to do. Others have a few ideas. And plenty are still trying to work it out.
You might know what subjects you enjoy, what you’re good at, or the kinds of people you like working with. That’s a good place to start.
At Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI), we offer study pathways for people interested in teaching, counselling and social work. If any of those sound like something you’d enjoy exploring, we’d love to help you find out more.
What interests you?
You don’t need to know exactly where you’ll end up. Sometimes it helps to start with what you’d like to learn more about.
Do you enjoy helping others learn?
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary
If you enjoy explaining things, encouraging others or seeing someone finally understand something new, primary teaching could be worth exploring.
Do you care about people and communities?
Bachelor of Social Work
Social work involves supporting people through challenges, understanding the systems affecting their lives and helping individuals, whānau and communities access the support they need.
Are you interested in understanding people?
Bachelor of Counselling
If you’re curious about how people think, feel and relate to one another, counselling offers a pathway into learning how to listen, understand and support others professionally.
These are different professions with different entry requirements and expectations. Explore each programme page for current details, including eligibility and the application process.
There’s more to studying than what you learn.
BTI is a Christian tertiary institute based in Tauranga. Faith shapes how we understand learning, relationships and professional practice.
We value learning in community, asking good questions and taking time to develop both the knowledge and character needed for your future profession.
Our programmes bring together academic learning, practical experience and personal reflection, with educators who get to know the people they’re teaching.
You don’t have to know exactly who you want to become to start exploring what matters to you.