Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching

If you're nearing the end of your undergraduate degree or considering a career change with an existing degree, consider this one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching to enter the education field.

Course description

Educators serve as pivotal members of the community, significantly impacting the learning, knowledge, and skill development of young individuals. They are essential in fostering their students’ independence and success in life. As a holder of the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDipTchg), you will be among the most well-prepared teaching graduates, esteemed by educational employers both in New Zealand and internationally.

The PGDipTchg offers distinct courses for Early Childhood Education, Primary, and Secondary teaching, integrating Professional Education coursework with practical placements in schools to maximize your educational experience.

Specialisations

Teaching
Teaching (Early Childhood)
Teaching (Primary)
Teaching (Secondary)

Occupational Registration

Certain occupations require registration by law in New Zealand. This programme leads to registration with New Zealand Teaching Council.

Immigration benefits

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

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

You could pursue careers such as:

Early childhood educator
Primary school teacher
Secondary school teacher

Entry requirements

To qualify for admission into this program, applicants are required to possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum B average, classified at level 7 on the NZ Qualifications Framework or an accepted equivalent.

Furthermore, those applying for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) must not only meet the qualification criteria but also demonstrate adequate depth and breadth of relevant subject or curriculum knowledge from Levels 5 to 7, or above, in their entry qualification pertinent to teaching a specific secondary school subject.

English Language requirements for Post graduate Diploma courses:

-an Academic IELTS7 Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
-a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
-a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
-a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
-a PTE Academic (paper-based) overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
-a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, or
-a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, or
-awarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), or
-a Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, or
-a Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 120, or
-a B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
-a C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
-a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.

Credits
150

Duration
1 year

Intakes

Jan, July

International fees
approx $38,590 per year

Location

Qualification Type

Study level