Are you interested in combining several areas of study and undertaking two undergraduate degrees at the same time? Then a conjoint degree (also known as a double degree) will give you a great base. Combining complementary degrees can help you shape a unique programme of study that may be attractive to a range of potential employers. For example, combining a science degree (BSc) with the study of law (LLB) may prepare you for a career in patent law, forensics, insurance and a wide range of consultancy work. Conjoint programmes combining arts (BA) or social sciences (BSocSc) with another degree are becoming increasingly popular for students wishing to pursue careers in policy and research. The number of points required to complete each level of study in a conjoint programme is dependent on the degree combination you choose. The time frame to complete the programme varies accordingly and is also dependent on your choice of full-time or part-time study. While students are bound by the regulations governing each degree, the total number of papers required may be reduced due to special cross-crediting arrangements. Both qualifications must be taken concurrently and conferred together in order to take advantage of these special cross-credit provisions. Conjoint degree programmes can be challenging. Students are strongly advised to seek academic advice about these programmes and other options such as double majors and graduate or postgraduate diplomas. Not all conjoint combinations may be available every year. The regulations surrounding conjoint degrees can be found in the University Calendar and further information on the requirements for specific degrees may be obtained from the Faculty or School of Studies that offer them. The BTchg Conjoint programmes involves completing two degrees. The BTchg consists of a total of 15 papers at 100, 200 and 300 level (270 points) in Professional Education. The compulsory Professional Education papers focus on the practice of teaching and prepare you to teach your chosen curriculum areas (eg. history, social studies, science, physical education). NZ teachers use the NZ Curriculum to guide the teaching and learning process. In your second degree The BTchg Conjoint programmes involves completing two degrees. The BTchg consists of a total of 15 papers at 100, 200 and 300 level (270 points) in Professional Education. The compulsory Professional Education papers focus on the practice of teaching and prepare you to teach your chosen curriculum areas (eg. history, social studies, science, physical education). NZ teachers use the NZ Curriculum to guide the teaching and learning process. In your second degree (eg. BA, BSc, BSocSc, BSpLS) you will also complete 15 papers at 100, 200 and 300 level (270 points) that will strengthen your subject knowledge in the curriculum areas you wish to teach. You will need to complete the requirements of a major and supporting subject in your selected subject degree. The practicum involves practical teaching experience over several consecutive weeks in year 2,3 and 4 of your programmes. It is an opportunity to put the theory you learn into practice and allows you to experience day to day learning and teaching in schools. You are also placed for one day per week during year 2 in schools. These placements provide opportunities for practical teaching. Placement is linked to specific papers and requires you to carry out tasks and observations.(eg. BA, BSc, BSocSc, BSpLS) you will also complete 15 papers at 100, 200 and 300 level (270 points) that will strengthen your subject knowledge in the curriculum areas you wish to teach. You will need to complete the requirements of a major and supporting subject in your selected subject degree. The practicum involves practical teaching experience over several consecutive weeks in year 2,3 and 4 of your programmes. It is an opportunity to put the theory you learn into practice and allows you to experience day to day learning and teaching in schools. You are also placed for one day per week during year 2 in schools. These placements provide opportunities for practical teaching. Placement is linked to specific papers and requires you to carry out tasks and observations. Bachelor of Social Sciences: The Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) looks at how people and society function and change. The social sciences are a group of subjects focused around what influences people and society to act in a particular way and how these actions can be monitored and modified. The BSocSc suits independent thinkers with a curiosity about the world and the people who live in it. The BSocSc offers contemporary and relevant areas of study such as employment relations, social policy, and environmental planning. Whatever your major, you will be examining contemporary issues from a social science perspective. You will be inspired by lecturers who are world-recognised researchers and whose findings inform their teaching, and you'll emerge with the skills, knowledge and motivation to make a difference to the world. Research is a major requirement of the BSocSc and there are compulsory research papers within the degree. The research capabilities you develop through your BSocSc will be invaluable in any career that requires information gathering, analysis of complex issues, thorough reporting and informed decision-making. Majors Anthropology Economics Education Studies Environmental Planning Ethics Geography History Human Development Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management Labour Studies Linguistics Māori and Pacific Development Māori Cultural Studies/Tikanga Māori Philosophy Political Science Population Studies Psychology Public Policy Social Policy Sociology Tourism Studies Women’s and Gender Studies

BTchg Career Opportunities: There is more to a teaching degree than being in a classroom. With a BTchg or GradDipT, you can pursue further study in areas such as educational leadership and education. In addition to teaching, other areas of employment could include working for government departments, commmunity education groups and tertiary institutions. BSocSc Career Opportunities Community Health Worker Demographer Diplomat Economist Employment Relations Advocate Environmental Consultant Human Resource Manager Iwi or Māori Resource Development Officer Policy Analyst