Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology – PGCertEdDevPsyc
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology is for you if you would like to understand your own and others’ learning. You’ll learn about the multiple dimensions of learners in their formal and informal learning contexts and the complex environments and settings we learn in.
As a leader in education, a teacher, an educator, or someone working in the community, this qualification will develop your knowledge, expertise and bicultural understanding. It will develop your capability and empathy in working alongside others. You will use contemporary assessment, learning, and change processes and tools.
We have a strong bicultural programme to represent our context of Aotearoa New Zealand and our inclusive multicultural society.
Make a difference to children’s lives
The qualification emphasises the need to apply educational psychology critically to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and those who work alongside them. There is a strong focus on rights-based, ‘child voice’, learner identity, and learner empowerment to be involved in matters that affect them. The qualification foregrounds a child’s rights focus and adheres to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC, 1989).
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology you will have:
- been awarded or qualified for a master’s degree in education, psychology, educational psychology, or a related relevant discipline; having achieved a grade average of at least a B+ across all courses, or equivalent; and
- completed at least 60 credits of approved psychology courses including at least 45 credits at 200-level or higher, having achieved a grade average of at least a B, and
- passed at least 45 credits of approved education courses including at least 30 credits at 200-level or higher; having achieved a grade average of least a B; and
- completed sufficient study and research in the area of psychology/educational psychology to be able to satisfy New Zealand Psychologists Board registration requirements, and
- completed at least 1 year of full-time or 2 years of part-time professional, learning or community learning experience related to education.
You will need to provide the following documents:
- a copy of your current curriculum vitae, including 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 brief summary of research you have undertaken including the title and abstract of your master’s thesis if it is not included on your academic transcript or CV
- copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
Successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology will enable you to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Developmental Psychology (internship).
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements.
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.
More information
- 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.
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 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.