Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCertEd)
Education studies
A course by
University of Auckland
A flexible qualification for educators and professionals to deepen expertise in a chosen field of Education, offering a variety of specialist courses and serving as a pathway to advanced study.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced education knowledge in a field of interest
Demonstrate advanced understanding and expertise in a chosen area of education, such as inclusive practice, early childhood, or literacy.
Apply research and inquiry-based skills
Extend research skills through inquiry-based approaches relevant to contemporary educational challenges.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCertEd) at the University of Auckland is designed for busy education professionals, including teachers and those with an education focus in their work. The programme requires completion of two 30-point courses chosen from a wide array of topics, including digital learning, inclusive education, early childhood, educational leadership, and literacy. Flexible study options are available, including part-time and online modes. Graduates may credit their courses towards a Master of Education if GPA requirements are met and the certificate has not been awarded. Specialisations include Inclusive Education, Early Childhood, and Literacy Education, all of which provide advanced subject knowledge and research skills to support learning and development in diverse educational contexts.
Course Content
- Inclusive Education: advanced knowledge in inclusive practices, supporting diverse learners, culturally responsive pedagogy, and research skills.
- Early Childhood: psychology, leadership, child development, pedagogy, contemporary global understandings of childhood, inquiry and research skills.
- Literacy Education: critical literacy, developing multiple literacies, literacy leadership, accelerated learning, effective practice evaluation.
- Choice of two 30-point courses from areas such as digital learning, curriculum studies, educational leadership, social psychology, assessment, mentoring, second language learning, Māori education, curriculum theory and practice, counselling, and practitioner inquiry.
Entry Requirements
A diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field
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