Postgraduate Diploma in Education endorsed in Literacy PGDipEd
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is designed to provide opportunities to improve professional practice and examine critically significant issues in education. Students may proceed to the Master of Education.
Literacy endorsement
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education endorsed in Literacy critically examines literacy underachievement through a combination of theory and practice. Studies focus on the shifts of developmental theories and best classroom practice. The diploma also incorporates the study of children’s literature.
Building on the substantial base of the compulsory course, students are offered an opportunity to explore in depth the complexity of issues in light of current thinking.
Entry requirements
Candidates must be approved as a candidate for the diploma by the Dean of Education, and have either:
(a) qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand with two 300-level courses (at least 0.45 EFTS, 56 points) in Education; or
(b) qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand and either;
i. successfully completed a recognised teacher training course of not less than one year at a New Zealand college of education or university;
ii. or acquired experience as a teacher in a recognised educational institution or setting;
iii. acquired experience as a counsellor in a recognised counselling setting;
iv. acquired appropriate experience as an educator in a work-place or community setting;
v satisfied the conditions for admission to the diploma endorsed in leadership; or
vi. completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education; or(c) been admitted Admission Ad Eundem Statum.
The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies and any subsequent professional work experience are the main criteria of approval. Students will normally be expected to have at least a B average in their 300-level courses.
Apply
To apply, domestic students should download an Application for Award Entry from the College of Education website or contact the College of Education, prior to submitting an Application to Enrol. International students see Postgraduate admission - international students on the Admissions and Entry website for more information.
Duration
One year full-time, up to four years part-time.
Courses
The PGDipEd comprises a total of 120 points:
- EDEM 607 Contemporary Issues in Literacy Education
And any two of:
- EDEM 616 Critical Literacy in Children’s Literature and Media Texts
- EDEM 617 Enhancing Reading Development for Young Children at Risk
- EDEM 618 Dyslexia: Identification and Intervention
And an additional 30 points from the Master of Education schedule.
A candidate wishing to enrol in a thesis for the Master of Education following the award of this diploma should note that completing 0.25 EFTS (30 points) of approved research methodology courses will normally be required.
More information
For full requirements see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (University Regulations website).
For course advice contact the College of Education.