Postgraduate Diploma in Literacy in Education
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
Gain specialised knowledge around the theory of and research into literacy development, learning, and teaching across different cultural and educational contexts.
You will examine issues and inequities in literacy education, learn to analyse problems and pose solutions, advocate for those who need it, and drive innovation and change within the education sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, and internationally.
Entry requirements
To enrol in the PGDipLitEd at UC you must hold an approved Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field of study, with a B average or higher.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, use the admission requirements checker.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.