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Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education – PGCertHigherEd

New admissions into the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.

The regulations for this postgraduate certificate are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to:

a have completed the requirements for a degree from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

b have, within the past three years, been employed in the tertiary education sector and had a substantial role in teaching and/or supporting student learning.

Note: A substantial role in teaching or supporting student learning may include academic, library or learning design positions.

Duration and Total Points Value

2 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

3 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

4 The requirements for this postgraduate certificate must be completed on a part-time basis.

Structure and Content

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirement as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Schedule.

6 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course, as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Variations

7 In exceptional circumstances, Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

Amendment

8 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2019.

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHigherEd) Schedule

Requirement:

60 points: HIGHED 701, 702

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