Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Education studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
A one-semester (full-time) or up to two-year (part-time) postgraduate certificate for educators to advance professional practice and critically examine significant issues in education.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Ilam, Christchurch
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Critically engage with educational issues
Develop the ability to think critically about current issues in education and apply this understanding to professional practice.
Improve professional practice
Enhance educational and counselling practice through advanced study and reflection.
Pathway to higher qualifications
Prepare for further study at the postgraduate diploma or master's level in education.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCertEd) offers teachers, counsellors, and educational professionals a chance to develop their professional skills and critically evaluate major educational issues. The certificate also serves as a pathway to a postgraduate diploma or master's in education. It is not a teacher registration qualification.
Course Content
- 60 points from courses listed in Schedule V to the Master of Education
- Critical examination of significant issues in education
- Improvement of professional practice for teachers, counsellors, and educators
What you need to know first
An appropriate bachelor’s degree in Aotearoa New Zealand with two 300-level courses in Education; OR an appropriate bachelor’s degree plus a minimum one-year teacher training course or relevant teaching/counselling experience; OR other equivalent qualifications.
If English is not your first language, you must meet University of Canterbury's English language requirements.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Specialist teaching roles
Education consultancy
Counselling roles in educational contexts
Professional development in education