Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
42,500
(c. USD24,717.58)
Attendance
Full-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (PGDipTchgLn) merges research-based insights with hands-on school experiences to equip you for a teaching profession. Education offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for enthusiastic, imaginative individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about positively impacting young lives.
This program enables you to develop expertise in pedagogy, student development, and curriculum design while completing practical placements in schools, integrating you into New Zealand's educational community. You'll refine essential abilities including effective communication, analytical reasoning, instructional design, while cultivating bicultural awareness and inclusive teaching approaches to become a responsive educator capable of supporting diverse learners' goals and requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the PGDipTchgLn programme will need an Aotearoa New Zealand bachelor's degree with a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level courses (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard). Those entering the Secondary Education endorsement will need previous studies in a subject relevant to the Aotearoa New Zealand secondary school curriculum eg, te reo M?ori, English, biological sciences, mathematics, history, physical education, etc.
You will be approved for entry on the recommendation of a Selection Committee. Selection for entry is based on:
academic ability, involvement and interest in working with children and young people, community involvement, communication skills, and other personal qualities as outlined in the Guide to Applying
a police check, referees' reports, and an interview
a short literacy and numeracy test.
Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:
IELTS (Academic): Listening: 7.0, Reading: 7.0, Writing: 7.0, Speaking: 7.0, OVERALL, MARK (in one test): 7.0.
TOEFL (IBT): Listening: 24, Reading: 24, Writing: 27, Speaking: 23, OVERALL, MARK (in one test): 98 minimum.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): Listening: 65, Reading: 65, Writing: 65, Speaking: 65, OVERALL, MARK (in one test): 65.
Cambridge English exams C2 Proficiency (CPE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English exams: Listening: 185 minimum, Reading: 185 minimum, Writing: 185 minimum, Speaking: 185 minimum. OVERALL, MARK (in one test): 185 minimum
Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.
Tuition
NZD
42,500