Regulations - Education And Social Work
Postgraduate Diploma in Education – PGDipEd
The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:
a (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study
or
(ii) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II
or
(iii) completed the requirements for an Advanced Diploma in Teaching with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, and at least three years of teaching experience, or have equivalent prior study
or
(iv) completed the requirements for either the Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Teaching English in Schools to Speakers of Other Languages, Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education), Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary), Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study
or
(vi) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study
or
(vii) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II
or
b (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree
and
(ii) passed 60 points towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.
2 In order to be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Reading Recovery an applicant must have completed the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II or the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher from this University, or have equivalent prior study, and have at least three years’ relevant professional experience.
3 Applicants who have been awarded the Master of Arts in Education will not be admitted to this postgraduate diploma unless permitted by the Programme Director.
4 Equivalence in Regulation 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.
5 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 or 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.
Duration and Total Points Value
6 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:
a pass courses with a total value of 120 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.
7 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.
Structure and Content
8 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Schedule.
9 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.
Reassignment
10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Transfer from Postgraduate Certificate in Education
11 A student who has passed courses towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Education may reassign those courses to this postgraduate diploma provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.
Distinction
12 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.
Variations
13 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.
Amendment
14 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.
Requirement:
either
120 points from EDCURRIC 700–706, 709–723, 725, 728–731, 740, 750, 763, 791, EDCURSEC 700, 701, EDPRAC 750, 752, EDPROF 701, 702, 704, 707–709, 724, 725, 732, 737–741, 753–757, 759, EDPROFM 700–702, EDPROFST 702–752, 755, 760–788, EDUC 702–765, 767, 776, 777, 787, 791, EDUCM 739, EDUCN 701, SOCCLEAD 706
or
at least 75 points from EDCURRIC 700–706, 709–723, 725, 728–731, 740, 750, 763, 791, EDCURSEC 700, 701, EDPRAC 750, 752, EDPROF 701, 702, 704, 707–709, 724, 725, 732, 737–741, 753–757, 759, EDPROFM 700–702, EDPROFST 702–752, 755, 760–788, EDUC 702–765, 767, 776, 777, 787, 791, EDUCM 739, EDUCN 701, SOCCLEAD 706
up to 45 points from other 700 level courses offered at this University. The approval of the Programme Director is required
Specialisations available:
Requirement:
120 points from EDPROF 709, EDPROFST 716, 717, 751, 765, EDUC 713, 767
Requirement:
60 points: EDPROFST 734, EDUC 759
30 points from EDPROF 732, EDPROFST 764
30 points from EDCURRIC 700, 721, 722, 730, 731, EDPRAC 751, EDPROF 725, 732, EDPROFST 754, 757, 764, 774, EDUC 713, 716, 735, 738, 755, 758, 767, 787
Literacy Education
Prerequisite: Prior approval from the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work
Requirement:
120 points from EDCURRIC 722, EDPROF 705, 707, 708, 722, EDPROFST 702–708
Requirement:
120 points: EDCURRIC 709, 712, EDPROFST 702, 705
Note 1: A student wishing to enrol in a thesis or research portfolio for the Master of Education following the award of this postgraduate diploma should note that passing of 30 points of approved research methodology courses will be required.
Note 2: A student wishing to enrol in the Master of Educational Leadership is advised to include EDPROFST 738 and 757 in the postgraduate diploma.