Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners – PGDipTLDL

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University with a GPA of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for an Advanced Diploma in Teaching

or

(iii) completed a professional qualification in teaching or relevant other profession

and

b at least two years of prior professional experience in a New Zealand early childhood education centre, primary or secondary school.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 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.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Education and Social Work.

4 A student enrolled in this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within four years of initial enrolment if enrolled part-time. In exceptional circumstances, full-time enrolment may be permitted with approval of the Programme Leader and a student must complete within two years of initial enrolment.

5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 160 points.

6 A student enrolled in this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners Schedule.

7 Up to 30 points may be taken from other courses at this University with the approval of the Programme Coordinator.

8 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.

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

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners to the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners.

11 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.

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.