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Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education – PGDipHigherEd

New admissions into the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.

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, a student needs to have:

a been enrolled in the Degree of Master of Higher Education

and

b passed at least 30 points for that degree

and

c been recommended for admission by the Programme Director.

Duration and Total Points Value

2 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.

3 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

4 The requirements for this postgraduate diploma must be completed on a part-time basis.

Structure and Content

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirement as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Schedule.

6 A student may substitute an approved research methods course for HIGHED 704 with the approval of the Programme Director.

7 The programme for each student must be approved by the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work prior to enrolment.

8 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course, as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Distinction

9 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

Variations

10 In exceptional circumstances, Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

Amendment

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2023.

Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDipHigherEd) Schedule

Requirement:

120 points: EDUCSW 700, HIGHED 701, 702, 703

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