Postgraduate Diploma in Education

This postgraduate diploma will give you the opportunity to study various aspects of education at an advanced level. In addition to the general Postgraduate Diploma in Education there are three specialisations which have compulsory courses. The specialisations are:

• Special Needs Resource Teaching
• Counselling
• Literacy Education

Programme Highlights

• Can be studied as a distinct qualification or taken to bridge into the Masters programme
• Wide selection of courses
• Range of delivery modes available
• Relevant to those working in early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary education or social services

Opportunities

This postgraduate diploma focuses on advanced study in education and professional activity. Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education with an average grade of B or higher offers entry into the Master of Education degree, but you may enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Education as a distinct qualification.

Content

The postgraduate diploma enables you to pursue postgraduate study in applied areas of education such as Learning and Teaching, Counselling, Adult and Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Mäori Education, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Arts Education, Supervision and Practice, Leadership and Management, Research and Evaluation, Development Education, and Cultural and Policy Studies in Education.

Programme Structure

• Requirement:
  either
  • 120 points from EDPROFST 700-757, 760-788, EDUC 702-764, 774, 787, MUSED 701, 702, 710, 711, 780
  or
  • at least 75 points from EDPROFST 700-757, 760-788, EDUC 702-764, 774, 787, MUSED 701, 702, 710, 711, 780
  • up to 45 points from 700 level courses in another subject. The approval of all Heads of Departments is required.
  or
  Special Needs Resource Teaching specialisation
  Prerequisite: Prior approval from the Dean of Faculty of Education
  • 120 points: EDPROFST 733-736
  or
  Counselling specialisation
  Prerequisite: Prior approval from the Dean of Faculty of Education
  • 90 points: EDPROFST 746, 747, 748, 749
  • 30 points from EDPROFST 700-757, 760-788, EDUC 702-764
  or
  Literacy Education specialisation
  Prerequisite: Prior approval from the Dean of Faculty of Education
  • 120 points: EDPROFST 700-703
  
  

  Note 1: A student wishing to enrol in a thesis or research portfolio for the Master of Education following the award of this postgraduate diploma should note that passing of 30 points of approved research methodology courses will be required.

  Note 2: A student wishing to enrol in the Master of Educational Management is advised to include EDPROFST 738 and 757 in the postgraduate diploma.

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Length

The requirements for a Postgraduate Diploma must be completed within

1. one year of initial enrolment for the postgraduate diploma if enrolled full-time
   or
2. four years of initial enrolment for the postgraduate diploma if enrolled part-time

In all cases, the semester of initial enrolment is deemed to be the first semester in which the student enrolled for a course which is assigned or reassigned to the programme.

Further Study

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is also a pathway into the Master of Education. If you want to take your studies even further, our programmes can lead you all the way to doctoral level.

Study location

Offered as face to face, on-campus block courses at Epsom, Tamaki (Counselling specialisation only) and Tai Tokerau Campuses with some courses offered as flexible self-directed study.

Fees

Updated tuition fee information will be available at www.auckland.ac.nz/fees.

You may be eligible to apply for Faculty of Education fees bursaries. Call The University of Auckland on 0800 61 62 63 for more information.

Entry Criteria

1. In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:

• completed the requirements for a bachelors degree in Education from this university or an equivalent degree as approved by Senate or its representative
  or
• completed the requirements for an Advanced Diploma in Teaching as approved by Senate or its representative and have three years teaching experience
  or
• completed the requirements for a Graduate Diploma in Education from this university or an equivalent graduate diploma as approved by Senate or its representative
  or
• if enrolling for the Special Needs Resource Teaching specialisation, completed the requirements for an Advanced Diploma of Teaching or a Diploma of Teaching, and a Diploma in the Education of Students with Special Teaching Needs, as approved by Senate or its representative
  and
• if enrolling in the Counselling specialisation, had not less than three years practical experience in teaching, counselling, nursing, social work or equivalent profession as approved by Senate or its representative. An interview supported by referees’ statements and evidence of practical experience is required.

2. No student on whom the Degree of Master of Arts in Education has already been conferred by The University of Auckland may enrol for this postgraduate diploma unless specific approval is given by Senate or its representative.

3. Admission to the programme requires the approval of Senate or its representative.

Supplementary Information

To gain entry into this programme, you need to supply us with Supplementary Information. Click on the link below to download a Supplementary Information Form, complete it, and return it to the Faculty of Education as soon as possible.

Supplementary Information Form (Postgraduate awards and Graduate Diplomas in Education) (402kB)

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