Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Education studies
A course by
AUT
A short, flexible programme comprising two 30-point courses focussing on advanced issues and themes in education, designed to enhance academic and professional expertise.
NZ$5,926
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Enhanced knowledge in education
Develop advanced and critical understanding of educational theory, policy, and practice.
Critical analysis skills
Acquire skills to critically analyse issues and trends in education and related fields.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education at AUT provides flexible postgraduate study in education, involving two 30-point courses over half a year full-time (or part-time). The programme builds advanced knowledge and critical analysis in the field of education and offers a pathway to the Master of Education. It does not provide eligibility for teacher registration but supports professional development for roles in various education sectors. The curriculum spans topics such as educational leadership, policy, research, digital pedagogies, and Māori and Pacific education.
Course Content
- EDUC808 Aims and Conceptions of Education
- Choose one of the following:
- EDUC809 Global Influences on Education Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand
- EDLD811 Conceptualisations of Educational Leadership
- EDUC814 Individual Directed Study
- EDUC819 Educational Research
- EDUC827 Perspectives on Māori and Pacific Education Experiences
- EDUC830 Contemporary Issues in Education
- EDUC836 Learning Environments for the 21st Century
- EDUC837 Digital Pedagogies and the Techno-Literate Teacher
- EDUC859 Pacific Education - Issues and Perspectives
- EDUC867 Kaupapa Māori Educational Approaches
Entry Requirements
Completed a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Adult and tertiary education rolesCompulsory education (non-teaching roles)Early childhood education (non-teaching roles)Non-formal education settings
Build skills in these industries
Education
