Programme details

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

The program allows teachers, counselors, and educational professionals to advance their professional development while critically exploring significant challenges and topics in the realm of education.

Course description

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is intended to empower teachers, counselors, and other educational professionals to enhance their practice and critically assess significant educational matters. This qualification can also serve as a pathway to further studies, such as a Master of Education or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

It is essential to clarify that this certificate does not qualify individuals for teacher registration. Those aspiring to become registered teachers are encouraged to investigate our Teacher Education qualifications.

Immigration benefits

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

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Undertaking postgraduate studies can provide a range of professional advantages, including the attainment of specialized expertise and greater knowledge, pathways into specific career fields, elevated starting salaries and career progression rates, improved research capabilities and achievements, as well as a testament to high academic standards and self-discipline.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, applicants must fulfill one of the following conditions:

-possess an appropriate degree from Aotearoa New Zealand that includes two 300-level courses in Education;

-or hold an appropriate degree from Aotearoa New Zealand, along with either the completion of a minimum one-year teacher training program or relevant experience as a teacher, educator,

-or counsellor; or possess other qualifications of an equivalent standard.

The key criteria for approval focus on the relevance and standard of undergraduate studies, as well as any professional work experience that follows.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:

International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)