Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)

University of Canterbury

New Zealand, Christchurch

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University of Canterbury

New Zealand , Christchurch

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2025

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Next Intake January-2025

Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)

About

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) is for university graduates who wish to become an early childhood teacher, educating children in their vital early years of life, from 0-6 years of age.

Students study the Diploma either on campus or via distance. Distance students study their programme off campus, and attend three on-campus intensives.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma will meet MatatÅ« Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand graduating teachers standards requirements and may be eligible for provisional registration with the Council as a teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand.

UC's Te Rngai Ako me te Hauora | College of Education, Health and Human Development has a national and international reputation for producing high-quality teacher graduates based on a 135-year tradition. UC is ranked in the top 250 universities in the world for Education and Training (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Our research-based honours and masters degrees and postgraduate diplomas are offered in wide range of subjects and take between one to two years to complete. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is also offered and this normally requires three years of full-time academic research.

English Program Requirements

English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

Career

Meet MatatÅ« Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand graduating teachersâ€™ standards requirements and are eligible to apply for registration with the Council as a teacher in Aotearoa.
Join a rewarding career where you will enhance the lives of infants, toddlers, and young children.
Gain skills in management, communication, coordination, responsibility, and organisation which will help with careers in and out of the teaching profession.
Graduates have gone on to owning and operating their own early childhood businesses, and work in various roles within early childhood care, government agencies, and more.

Useful information:

Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student and graduate profiles.
Te RÅpÅ« Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te PÅkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.

How to Apply

Step 1. Apply to Enrol in myUC

Step 1. Apply to enrol in myUC

Applications are now open for 2023 courses! Create a myUC account and apply today.

Coming from a NZ high school?

Choose "Waiting on NCEA/UE results" as your 'Admission Reason'. Ask your school for evidence of your attendance to include with your visa application before school closes for the summer holidays.

Have an international qualification?

You will need to have your admission to UC assessed first. Check what you need for your chosen qualification and apply in myUC.

Already a UC student?

The Enrolments team will prepare an Offer of Place for you to include with your visa application once you have submitted your Application to Enrol in myUC.

Step 2. Pre-pay your tuition fees

Pay the tuition fees estimate shown on your Offer of Place - this can be found in your Document Library in myUC (top right-hand corner). You will need to provide evidence you have paid your fees in full with your student visa application.

If the amount you pre-pay is different from your final fees total, you will be charged or refunded the difference later. If you are unable to complete your enrolment (eg if your visa application is declined) Student Finance will arrange a refund of your pre-paid tuition fees.

Step 3. Apply for your student visa

If your current visa expires between now and 31 March 2023 or you do not have a current student visa, apply for your student visa for 2023 study on the Immigration New Zealand website. More info is available on the UC Student Visa page.

Step 4. Choose your courses

Choose your courses and add them to your application in myUC. You will normally need to be full-time for your student visa.

Check that the courses you are planning to take satisfy the requirements of your intended qualification(s). You should also consider your study pathway (for example meeting the pre-requisites for future courses). For advice on how to plan your study pathway, contact your Student Advisor. If you are working towards a double degree or conjoint degree you should check your courses with both Student Advisors. The Regulations for each qualification can be found on the relevant Qualifications page.

If you have not met the prerequisites or co-requisites for courses you are wanting to add, contact the Course Coordinator or relevant Student Advisor. You may also need to apply for an exemption from a prerequisite.

Business Taught Masters (BTM) students will have their courses added by UC Business School staff.

Step 5. Complete your enrolment

Once your courses are approved and you have received your new student visa, you can complete your enrolment.

If you're new to UC or you're a continuing UC student with a new passport

Register for a session to complete your enrolment in person with the Enrolments team (at Te Pātaka, Puaka-James Hight). Take your passport and visa with you to your registered session and the team will give you an Enrolment Agreement to accept. Once you've accepted your Enrolment Agreement and paid any outstanding fees, you will have officially completed your enrolment.

If you're arriving in NZ after studying offshore

Once you've received your student visa and booked your flights, email [email protected] with the following:

your UC student ID number
your full name
your intended arrival date in New Zealand
your flight details
a copy of your visa

Then register for a session to complete your enrolment in person for when you arrive on campus. During your session you will show the Enrolments team your passport and current visa, update your enrolment details, pay any outstanding fees, and update your contact details (with your Christchurch address and mobile number, and emergency contact details). Once your enrolment details are confirmed you will receive an Enrolment Agreement to accept; this will complete your enrolment.

Complete your enrolment in person

with the Enrolments Team in Te Pātaka, Level 3 Puaka-James Hight

If you're a current UC student and you've already shown your current passport to the Enrolments team

You do not need to book a session to complete your enrolment in person. As soon as you have received your new visa, send evidence through to [email protected] with your UC student ID number, and you will receive an Enrolment Agreement to accept. Once you've accepted your Enrolment Agreement and paid any outstanding fees, you will have officially completed your enrolment. Find out your next steps here.