Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Education studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
A 120-point diploma offered full- or part-time aimed at improving professional practice and examining critical issues in education. Includes options to specialise in areas such as leadership, inclusion, digital education, literacy, languages, and tertiary teaching.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Enhance professional practice in education
Develop advanced skills and knowledge to improve professional roles in various educational settings.
Critically analyse educational issues
Engage critically with contemporary and significant issues in education through research-informed approaches.
Specialise in an area of educational practice
Pursue an endorsement option to gain specialist knowledge in an area such as digital education, leadership, literacy, or inclusion.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDipEd) is designed to provide current and aspiring education professionals with opportunities to advance their expertise and critically examine significant issues in education. The programme can be completed with a general focus or with an endorsement in one of seven specialist areas. This qualification is not a direct pathway to teacher registration but is suited to those seeking advanced professional development or specialist roles within education.
Course Content
- Courses in the selected endorsement area (e.g., Digital Education Futures, Early Years, Inclusive and Special Education, Leadership, Literacy, Teaching and Learning Languages, Tertiary Teaching)
- Core courses relevant to advanced study in education
- Optional courses from the Master of Education Schedule V
- Research methodology courses (required for progression to thesis in MEd)
- Critical examination of significant issues in education
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree with a major in Education or a related subject with at least a B average
or any New Zealand university degree plus a professional teaching qualification
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Specialist and leadership roles within the education sector
Policy, curriculum development, and educational research roles
Enhanced professional progression and salary potential in educational careers