This page is for students who are in the process of enrolling, or who are currently enrolled. If you have not yet applied please visit our Guide to applying website.
If you are already enrolled, either as a campus or distance student, you can log into My Timetable for timetables (including OSI), live information and room numbers.
Start dates all students - on campus and distance
- Your programme begins on Tuesday 9th of February. If you are fully enrolled, you will be able to start accessing online resources via our Learn (Moodle) page from this date.
- From Tuesday 9th of February to Friday 12th of January, you will be required to attend a compulsory OSI (on-site intensive) and Orientation programme in Christchurch. Please ensure you are available daily between the hours of 9am-5pm during your OSI week. OSI will provide opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, develop study skills and learn about the qualification, the Faculty and UC. A noho marae experience ( a visit to a marae, including an overnight stay) is part of your OSI.
- On your first day, Tuesday 9th of February, you will arrive on Ilam campus at 9:30am at Rehua 103, to register and prepare for the Mihi whakatau (a formal welcome ceremony). Information about Mihi whakatau, including appropriate attire, can be found on our website.
- Your online timetable will provide confirmed times for required attendance.
- The compulsory orientation is an important introduction to UC's Faculty of Education and being a student here. You will meet fellow students and staff, learn study skills and have the structure of the qualification explained. You will, in the orientation period, begin some of your courses.
- Distance students last activity finishes at 10:30am on Friday 12th of February.
- Noho marae overnight stay for all students campus & distance is scheduled for Thursday 11th of February, returning to campus Friday 12th of February. Appropriate attire is required for the pōwhiri ceremony at the marae. Tidy semi formal is acceptable. You are also required to bring your own sleeping bag, change of clothes and any medication/toiletries for the overnight stay. A pillow/pillow case and sheet will be provided. Detailed instructions will be provided at the noho marae briefing.
International students
- International pre-service teachers must attend an International Orientation session, details of this session will be provided via email.
- The compulsory orientation is an important introduction to UC's Faculty of Education and being a student here. You will meet fellow students and staff, learn study skills and have the structure of the qualification explained. You will, in the orientation period, begin some of your courses.
- In addition to the compulsory orientation, International students are also invited to attend an international student welcome and orientation activities. Information can also be found at International Student Support.
Courses
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) is a 1 year full-time programme offered on campus (c) or distance (d) and is made up of the following compulsory courses:
- TEPI 361 Becoming a Professional Teacher
- TEPI 362 Being a Professional Teacher
- TEPP 361 Professional Practice 1
- TEPP 362 Professional Practice 2
- TECE 358 Curriculum Design
- TECE 359 Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori
- TECE 361 Holistic Development, Learning and Culture
- TECE 362 Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers
- TECE 364 Pedagogy of Play
- TECE 365 The Intentional Teacher
If you have a non-standard enrolment or are a current student, you need to contact a student advisor on 03 369 3333 or educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz before you enrol.
Enrolment advice and assistance
We strongly advise you to apply as early as possible as places in this programme are limited and in high demand.
Where to get help with enrolment
If you have any queries or a non-standard enrolment, please call 03 369 3333 to make an appointment with a Student Advisor before you enrol. Alternatively, you can email educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz. Returning students can enrol on myUC or by calling the Contact Centre.
Find out more about the steps to enrolment.
