Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners – PGDipTLDL

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, a student needs to have:

a (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University or an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) completed the requirements for an Advanced Diploma in Teaching as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(iii) completed a professional qualification in teaching or relevant other profession approved by Senate or its representative

and

b at least two years of prior professional experience in a New Zealand early childhood education centre, primary or secondary school.

2 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve admission of a student who has not met the above requirement, but who has attained an equivalent qualification and/or professional experience in the education profession.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Education and Social Work.

3 A student enrolled in this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within four years of initial enrolment if enrolled part-time. In exceptional circumstances, full-time enrolment may be permitted with approval of the Programme Leader and a student must complete within two years of initial enrolment.

4 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 160 points.

5 A student enrolled in this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners Schedule.

6 Up to 30 points may be taken from other courses at this University with the approval of the Programme Coordinator.

7 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.

8 The requirements for this postgraduate diploma must be completed on a part-time basis.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners to the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners.

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

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2022.