Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Education and Society

The field of Education and Society encompasses a thorough examination of the social, political, cultural, economic, and individual theories and practices related to lifelong education.

Course description

The field of Education and Society encompasses a thorough examination of the social, political, cultural, and economic frameworks, theories, and practices related to education within New Zealand. It has its roots in the humanities and social sciences, including History, Philosophy, and Sociology, and shares strong connections with modern interdisciplinary areas that investigate social policy, culture, gender, and labor. Education and Society prompts inquiries into how education can contribute to resolving matters of social justice, power dynamics, and inequality.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

Entry requirements

Graduate diplomas are designed to offer the equivalent of a major in a field distinct from that of your initial degree. Eligibility may be granted to individuals who have not previously pursued a degree, provided they can show a genuine interest in the subject area and possess adequate academic capabilities. The exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.

English Language requirements:

IELTS (Academic)	6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET)	105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))	169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)	B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes	Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)	Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))	Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic	Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)	II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College	Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme