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Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching

PGCertSpecTchg
11 October 2023

Study a Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching through Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education at the University of Canterbury.

DURATION

Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching

Degree Structure - Duration
1 year part-time

START

Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching

Degree Structure - Start In
Not open to new enrolments

POINTS

60

TUITION FEES

2024 tuition fees estimate per 60 points:

  • Domestic — $4,092
  • International — $17,700

Overview


Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching

Introduction

Note: The PGCertSpecTchg is not open to new enrolments.

This Certificate provides students with a strong appreciation of specialist teaching as an interdisciplinary field of practice, and specialist teaching knowledge and skills in diverse cultural contexts.

It comprises of courses focusing on either Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Early Intervention, Complex Educational Needs, or Learning and Behaviour.



Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching

Entry Requirements - Body

Entry requirements

Note: The PGCertSpecTchg is not open to new enrolments.

To enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching, you must have:

  • qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand teacher education degree, or qualified for a recognised three-year diploma in early childhood, primary, or secondary teaching in Aotearoa; and
  • hold current teacher registration in Aotearoa; and
  • normally acquired at least two years experience as a teacher or educator in a recognised educational, workplace, or community setting.

The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies and any subsequent professional work experience are the main criteria of approval.

Those who do not hold current Aotearoa New Zealand Professional Registration will be required to undergo police vetting prior to gaining entry into the programme. You must meet requirements equivalent to those set down by Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand for registration as a teacher in terms of character and fitness to be a teacher.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements and the requirements set out by Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching

Subjects and Courses - Body

Subjects and courses

Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching

Career - Body

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Useful information:

2024 tuition fees estimate (per 60 points):

  • Domestic — $4,092
  • International — $17,700

2023 tuition fees estimate (per 60 points):

  • Domestic — $3,981
  • International — $17,000

SSL estimate (per 60 points):

  • 2024 — $550.20
  • 2023 — $496.20

Planning my degree

Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching

Degree Structure - Body

How do I plan my certificate?

The course of study for the PGCertSpecTchg comprises of courses equivalent to 60 points.

It can be studied in a minimum of 1 year part-time, or up to 2 years part-time.

For full requirements see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching.

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Postgraduate Prospectus 2024

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