GradDipEd - Graduate Diploma in Education

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
Schedule
Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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The regulations for this graduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Note: This is not an initial teacher education qualification.

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:

a been enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education), Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) or Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)

and

b passed 30 points for that qualification

and

c been recommended for admission by the Academic Head or nominee.

2 A student enrolled for this graduate diploma must follow a programme of the equivalent of two full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 120 points.

3 Of the 120 points required for this graduate diploma, a student must pass:

either

a 120 points from courses listed in the Graduate Diploma in Education Schedule, including at least 75 points above Stage II

b at least 90 points from courses listed in the Graduate Diploma in Education Schedule, including at least 75 points above Stage II

and

up to 30 points from other courses available at this University. The approval of all Heads of Departments concerned is required.

4 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work prior to enrolment.

5 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.

6 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal course of study which does not conform to these regulations.

7 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.

Up to 30 points may be substituted from other courses available at this University. The approval of all Heads of Departments concerned is required.
The programme for each student requires the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work prior to enrolment.