Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support – PGDipLrnSupport
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support integrates theory and practice to explore key aspects of the LSC and SENCo roles. You will extend your knowledge, skills and networks. It will provide you with a space to learn with, from and about other SENCo and LSC throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
The diploma is designed around the application of the Teacher Standards to the Learning Support role, and aims to develop your competence and confidence to:
- develop inclusive, equitable and culturally responsive education practices in schools and kura
- understand curricula, New Zealand legislation, policies and contemporary theories relating to learning support
- enquire into your practice
- enact Universal Design for Learning principles to meet the diverse needs of ākonga
- effect change at a systems level
- facilitate teams to support whānau, teachers and learners
- foster mentoring partnerships in your contexts
- curate, create and disseminate evidence-based practice.
Tailored to your needs
You’ll have the opportunity to design your own learning pathway relevant to your professional needs within your educational context. The Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support uses a flexible online learning environment, so you can study when and where it suits you, using webinars, forum discussions that spotlight good practice and modules of learning.
Your qualification options
Please note that the Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support does not qualify you to be a teacher in New Zealand. If you wish to become a teacher, see the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
This is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support you will:
- have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree in teaching, or equivalent
- hold registration as a teacher with a current practising certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
- have completed at least 2 years of relevant teaching experience
- have been selected into the diploma on the basis of an application which may include the assessment of a professional portfolio.
You will need to provide the following documents:
- copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University
- a copy of your current curriculum vitae (including education and employment for at least the last 5 years). This CV should include details of your educational and professional qualifications, employment history with dates and descriptions of roles and responsibilities, membership of associations/organisations and a list of professional publications and research reports.
- a copy of your current practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Application closing date
Applications close on 23 January.
Application for credit for 249731 Learning Support: Professional Practice
If you have completed the 6 short courses through the Learning Support Network, you can apply for credit in your student homepage for the course 249731. You will need to supply evidence of completion of the credits (eg assignment feedback) that can be uploaded along with your application.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements.
Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit
Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.
- Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
- Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Maximum time limits for completion
There are maximum time limits to complete some undergraduate and all postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may be no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.