Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
- Flexible study options, including part-time and full-time pathways to fit around work and personal commitments.
- Coursework grounded in contemporary educational psychology, covering learning development, behaviour, assessment, and intervention.
- Critical engagement with current research from Aotearoa New Zealand and international contexts.
- Applied learning opportunities that connect psychological theory to real educational challenges.
- A strong bicultural and culturally sustaining foundation, informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Practical skills in assessment and data-informed decision-making to support diverse learners.
Entry requirements
To apply to the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology, you will need to have previously completed either:
- a bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field, with a B grade average
- any bachelor's degree plus a professional teaching qualification.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate English language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC.
If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practice your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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.