Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
- Degree Structure - Duration
- 2 years part-time
Study a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching through Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education at University of Canterbury.
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2023 tuition fees estimate per 120 points:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching provides students with a strong appreciation of specialist teaching as an interdisciplinary field of practice and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in diverse cultural contexts.
The learning model is inquiry-based and employs a range of distance and other flexible learning options. Communities of interprofessional practice both within and beyond Aotearoa New Zealand will be developed.
Students wishing to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching must have:
Students must be approved to enrol. The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies and any subsequent professional work experience are the main criteria of approval.
Students who do not hold current Aotearoa New Zealand Professional Registration will be required to undergo police vetting prior to gaining entry into the programme. They 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 Diploma in Specialist Teaching or use the admission requirements checker.
You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
UC also offers a Master of Specialist Teaching.
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.
2023 tuition fees estimate (per 120 points):
SSL estimate (per 120 points):
The course of study for the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching is made up of courses equivalent to 120 points.
The PGDipSpecTchg can be studied up to 4 years part-time. Most commonly, this Diploma is studied over 2 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching.