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University of Canterbury

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Christchurch · Postgraduate Diploma · NZQF 8 · 1 year full-time, up to 4 years part-time (120 points, four courses)

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Overview
Subject area
Education & Teaching
Campus
Christchurch
Duration
1 year full-time, up to 4 years part-time (120 points, four courses)
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Fees

NZ$38,200

Per 120-point programme (approx. one year)

2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.

Published

Fees are set by the institution and can change.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in Education or related subject (B average), OR any NZ university degree plus a professional teaching qualification

English requirement

The institution does not publish a programme-specific IELTS score. The NZQA minimum for Level 8 is 6.

Other requirements

Does not lead to teacher registration; some endorsements have restricted start dates

Admission decisions are made by the institution. Immigration requirements are determined by Immigration New Zealand.

Start dates
  • None confirmed after 29 Jul 2026 (Semester 2
  • None confirmed after 29 Jul 2026
  • February and July 2027
Institution
Name
University of Canterbury
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Christchurch
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Sorena programme guide

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.

Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Education is listed by University of Canterbury as a Postgraduate Diploma at NZQF Level 8.

What you will study

Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.

Who may find it relevant

No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.

Programme structure

Published duration: 1 year full-time, up to 4 years part-time (120 points, four courses).

Fees context

NZ$38,200

Per 120-point programme (approx. one year)

2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.

Published

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in Education or related subject (B average), OR any NZ university degree plus a professional teaching qualification

Start dates

  • None confirmed after 29 Jul 2026 (Semester 2
  • None confirmed after 29 Jul 2026
  • February and July 2027

Career context

The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.

What to check before applying

  • Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
  • Check the next available start date.
  • Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
  • Complete the Sorena assessment before requesting individual guidance.

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