Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
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- 2 years part-time
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
Introduction
Note:
The PGDipSpecTchg is not open to new enrolments.
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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
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Entry requirements
Note: The PGDipSpecTchg is not open to new enrolments.Students wishing to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching 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 (not a requirement for the Early Intervention endorsement); and
- normally acquired at least two years experience as a teacher or educator in a recognised educational, workplace, or community setting.
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.
Note: In order to graduate with the Diploma endorsed in Deaf and Hard of Hearing, students must also be able to demonstrate proficiency in Aotearoa New Zealand Sign Language.For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma 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 Diploma in Specialist Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
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Further study
UC also offers a Master of Specialist Teaching.
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
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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:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
2023 tuition fees estimate (per 120 points):
- Domestic — $7,961
- International — $34,000
SSL estimate (per 120 points):
- 2023 — $992.40
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
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How do I plan my degree?
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.
