Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
Study Discipline: Education & Teacher Training
Study Programme Details
City: Hamilton
Country: New Zealand
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session
Study Format: Full Time
About this Study Course
Embark on a transformative journey toward becoming an influential educator with our Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching. Whether you are on the verge of completing your undergraduate degree, contemplating a career change, or already hold a degree, this program offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of New Zealand education in just one year. Challenge societal differences, amplify unheard voices, and emerge as a community partner and advocate through the art and science of teaching.
Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching is your gateway to a fulfilling and impactful career in education. Whether you are nearing the completion of your undergraduate studies or considering a career change with an existing degree, teaching is a calling that awaits you.
As a teacher, you become an influential community member, leaving an indelible mark on young minds. You play a crucial role in fostering their learning, knowledge, and skill acquisition, guiding them towards independence and success. Upon graduating from this program, you join the ranks of the best-prepared teaching graduates, earning high regard from education employers not only in New Zealand but also globally. With specialized courses for Primary and Secondary teaching, our program seamlessly combines Professional Education papers with hands-on placements in schools. This ensures that your time with us is not just educational but also deeply experiential, ensuring you get the most out of your transformative journey into teaching.
Admission Requirements
- A relevant Trades qualification at Level 5, 6 or 7 on the NZQF or an equivalent qualification;
- A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the last eight years in a trade (eg. chef, patternmaker, builder, mechanic, cabinetmaker, illustrator) relevant to teaching technology education subjects.
- A minimum of three years recent work (paid or voluntary) experience where the use of a high level of Te Reo Māori has been a significant aspect of the mahi; and
- Achieved Whakamātauria Tō Reo Māori Level 4 (National Māori Language Proficiency Examinations); or
- Completed all primary schooling and at least three years secondary schooling in Te Reo Māori; or
- Completed five years of secondary schooling in the medium of Te Reo Māori, or
- Other evidence of a high standard of Te Reo Māori competency will be considered on an individual basis.
- A minimum of three years recent work (paid or voluntary) experience where the use of a high level of either Tongan, Samoan, Cook Island Māori or another Pacific language has been a significant aspect of the work; and
- Achieved Level 4 certificate in either Tongan, Samoan, Cook Island Māori language; or
- Completed all primary schooling and at least three years secondary schooling in the medium of Tongan, Samoan, Cook Island Māori language, or
- Other evidence of a high standard of Tongan, Samoa, Cook Island Māori language will be considered on an individual basis.
- Teaching (Primary)
- Teaching (Secondary)
International $35,900 Per programme (120 points)
Domestic $10,932 Per programme (150 points
Future Career Outcomes
Navigate your teaching journey with confidence, knowing that our program is meticulously designed to align with industry demands and emerging trends. Real-world examples of successful alumni showcase the tangible impact of our program. Discussing industry demands and how the program meets them, we emphasize skill development and its relevance in the evolving job market.
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