Postgraduate Certificate in Education – PGCertEd
Education studies
A course by
Massey University
Expand your professional knowledge and qualifications in education with Massey’s Postgraduate Certificate in Education. You’ll develop skills in analysis, critical reflection, and evaluation, and be exposed to the latest developments and research in educational theory, policy, and practice.
NZ$4,245
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply Educational Theory and Research
Demonstrate the ability to apply educational theories and research to contemporary educational problems, practices, and policies.
Critical Reflection
Develop skills in critical reflection and evaluation of research and practice in educational contexts.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCertEd) at Massey University is designed for educators seeking to deepen their understanding of critical theory, research, and contemporary issues in education. The programme is delivered online, providing flexibility for professionals, and focuses on enquiry-based, interprofessional learning. Students explore a wide range of topics such as Māori education, educational leadership, digital education, inclusion, literacy, and policy, equipping them to reflect on, analyse, and respond to complex educational environments. Note: This certificate does not qualify graduates to be registered teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Course Content
- Early years education
- Educational administration and leadership
- E-learning, literacy education
- Māori education
- Mathematics education
- Special and inclusive education
- Teaching and learning
- Teaching English to speakers of other languages leadership
- Tertiary education
- Equity and inclusion in education
- Neurodiversity in education
- Counselling in educational settings
- Cultural and family engagement in education
- Pacific and indigenous education policy
- Critical and current topics in literacy
- Educational leadership and reflective practice
- Digital education and design for learning
- Assessment theory and practice
- Research methodologies in education
- Mathematics and STEM education
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Professional development in education settings (early childhood, primary, secondary, or tertiary)TESOL settingsSpecial educationKaiwhakaako MāoriProfessional training and development roles in organisations (e.g., teaching hospitals, businesses, community organisations, libraries)
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