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    Programme details

    Regulations for the Degree of Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Learning (PGCertEdLn)

    1. Admission to the Programme

      1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
      2. Every applicant must:
        1. have been awarded a bachelor’s degree in any subject with an average grade of at least B and be registered to teach in New Zealand, or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities); and
        2. have experience of or be currently working in a relevant field of education.

    2. Structure of the Programme

      1. The programme shall consist of EDUC 402 (30 points) and one further paper offered by the College of Education, worth a total of 30 points.
      2. If the certificate is to be endorsed, the programme of study must be as specified in the schedule of endorsed options.

    3. Duration of the Programme

      The programme may be completed in the equivalent of one year of part-time study and must be completed within three years of admission.

    4. Variations

      The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

    More information

    University of Otago College of Education Postgraduate team
    Freephone 0800 TO TEACH (0800 86 83224)
    Tel 64 3 479 4914

    Website Postgraduate programmes at the College of Education


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    Regulations on this page are taken from the 2026 Calendar and supplementary material.

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