Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice

The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice is offered at the City Campus through the Centre for Academic Development (CAD). It provides a credential in tertiary teaching and related skills for academics already employed in higher education.

How to apply 

To discuss enrolment and for other enquiries contact Dr Helen Sword at CAD’s Academic Practice Group on +64 9 373 7599 ext 86686, Tessa Sillifant ext 88356 or visit www.cad.auckland.ac.nz

Programme highlights

• Designed to suit the needs, schedules and aspirations of university lecturers and others working full-time or part-time in the tertiary sector
• Flexible and blended study options including both face-to-face and online interactions
• Emphasis on academic citizenship and the challenges of pursuing a balanced career in a research university

Opportunities

The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice provides professional development opportunities for university and other tertiary sector staff by helping them acquire the tools to be excellent teachers while balancing the competing demands of teaching, research and service.

Content

This 60-point programme comprises three courses: a 30 point course on teaching, learning and assessment; a 15 point course on academic citizenship; and a 15 point special topic or guided research course.

Study location

Offered at the City Campus through the Centre for Academic Development.

Length

The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice is currently only available by part-time study over two years.

Fees

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

Entry criteria

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

• have completed the requirements for any degree approved by Senate or its representative
• be currently employed in the tertiary education sector and have significant teaching responsibilities and/or roles in supporting student learning.

Programme Structure

Requirement:

• 45 points: ACADPRAC 701, 702
• 15 points from ACADPRAC 703-706

View summary of courses offered in 2010

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.