Postgraduate Diploma in Literacy in Education
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- February, July, November
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Literacy in Education
Gain specialised knowledge around the theory of and research into literacy development, learning, and teaching across different cultural and educational contexts.
You will examine issues and inequities in literacy education, learn to analyse problems and pose solutions, advocate for those who need it, and drive innovation and change within the education sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, and internationally.
Postgraduate Diploma in Literacy in Education
- Study the foundations of literacy development, writing, and literacy difficulties.
- Explore global literacy instructional practices.
- Examine how reading and writing are developed within different contexts and across different written languages.
- Develop specialised knowledge of theory and research in literacy development, learning, and teaching.
Postgraduate Diploma in Literacy in Education
To enrol in the PGDipLitEd at UC you must hold an approved Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field of study, with a B average or higher.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Literacy in Education
The PGDipLitEd is made up of 120 points of courses, which includes 90 points of compulsory courses and 30 points of elective courses.
Beginning in either February or July, the Diploma will take 1 year of full-time study, or up to 3 years part-time.
Postgraduate Diploma in Literacy in Education
Compulsory courses
- EDME407 Contemporary Issues in Literacy Education
- EDME618 Dyslexia: Identification and Intervention
- EDME657 Enhancing Writing for Learners
Elective courses
Choose 30 points from these options:
- EDME694 Research Methods in Education (30 points)
- EDME417 Enhancing Reading Development in Young Children at Risk
- EDME653 Meeting the needs of students with literacy difficulties (30 points)
- EDME659 Advancing Pacific Educational Success (30 points)
- EDME610 Structured Literacy Systems: Design, Evaluation and Leadership (30 points)
- EDME685 Culturally Inclusive Pedagogies: Motivating Diverse Learners (30 points)
- LING400 English Structures (30 points)
If you are interested in continuing with your postgraduate study, you can apply for entry to the Master of Literacy in Education.
Contact a Student Advisor for further information.
Postgraduate Diploma in Literacy in Education
With an advanced knowledge of theory, research, and practice in both early childhood education and the use of digital technologies therein, graduates of the Master of Early Childhood Education Digital Pedagogy may seek employment in specialist early childhood education, learning design, or learning support roles.
Graduates may also find opportunities in research settings, early childhood education leadership or education-related organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas.
