Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is designed to provide opportunities to improve professional practice and examine critically significant issues in education.

The PGDipEd is also available with an endorsement in one of seven areas. This allows you to complete a postgraduate diploma specific to your field of interest.

UC's Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education has a national and international reputation for producing high-quality teacher graduates based on a 135-year tradition.

General Eligibility

You must be approved for enrolment to the PGDipEd with one of the following:

• any appropriate bachelor's degree from Aotearoa New Zealand with a major in Education, Psychology, or a related subject; or

• any bachelor's degree from Aotearoa, and either;

  • successfully completed a recognised teacher training course of not less than one year at an Aotearoa New Zealand college of education or university; or

  • acquired experience as a teacher, educator, or counsellor in a recognised workplace or community setting; or

  • completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education; or

• other qualifications of an equivalent standard.

The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies, and any subsequent professional work experience, are the main criteria of approval. You will normally be expected to have at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).