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Regulations - Interfaculty Programmes


Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education – PGDipHigherEd

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 2019.

Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDipHigherEd) Schedule

Requirement:

120 points: HIGHED 701, 702, 703, 704

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