Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Issues at University of Otago

University of Otago

New Zealand, Dunedin

University Rank:#197

The Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Issues at University of Otago is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Main Site and campuses in New Zealand, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities.

About Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Issues

No new applications are being accepted for this programme for 2024.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Issues (PGCertChIs) may be completed in one semester of full-time or its equivalent in part-time study. The aim of the postgraduate programme is to develop the knowledge and skills of a range of professionals who work with and who have an interest in studying current policy and practice issues which affect the well-being and rights of children.

Candidates for the programme are required to have a degree or professional qualification (of at least three years full-time or equivalent part-time study), relevant to working with children and families.

The certificate aims to prepare graduates for careers in leading, administering and managing policy and practice relating to children's advocacy and well-being.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Issues at University of Otago

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate entrance requirements

Entrance requirements for postgraduate study vary by programme with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand.

A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can usually be taken at any time after the completion of your bachelor's degree.

If you hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma you may be able to eligible for master’s study by thesis only. In some cases if you hold a bachelor’s degree you may apply for a coursework master’s degree or for master’s study by coursework and thesis.

To study a PhD you usually require the completion of a master’s degree, or a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in the same area of study, or a related discipline, as your intended area of research.

Check the postgraduate students pages for specific information on the entrance requirements of the programme you are interested in.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic module) (including IELTS Online) : Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0

TOEFL iBT : Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21 The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is 9483 (Please note we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores)

Pearson Test of English ( PTE ) Academic : Overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50

Duolingo English Test : Overall score of 120 (with no Individual Subscore below 95)

Fee Information

Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Issues at University of Otago

University of Otago

New Zealand, Dunedin