Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
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    Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education at University of Otago

    University of Otago
    University of Otago
    New Zealand
    New Zealand, Dunedin
    University Rank:#197
    Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education at University of Otago

    The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education 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 Dunedin| Christchurch campuses in New Zealand, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Part Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities.

    About Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education

    The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHighE) is a qualification for those who teach tertiary students in universities and polytechnics. It is a part-time programme consisting of two 30 point papers that can be completed in a minimum of one year and a maximum of three. Students can continue and complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDipHighE).

    The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHighE) is also available through Distance Learning.

    Visit the Higher Education Development Centre's courses page for further information about our programmes.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education 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 Higher Education at University of Otago
    University of Otago
    University of Otago
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Dunedin

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