Course details

Postgraduate Certificate in Education
NZQF Level 8

About the course

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a short, flexible programme of two 30-point courses in an area of education.

This programme provides a pathway to further postgraduate study in the Master of Education.

This is not an initial teacher education programme and will not lead to registration with the Teaching Council of New Zealand.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • Must have completed a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and all other bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

About the provider


University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.


In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.


Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.


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