Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching
University of Canterbury
Subject area
Teacher Education: Special Education
Qualification
Duration
40 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have a strong appreciation of specialist teaching as an interdisciplinary field of practice. They will also have a thorough understanding of how to apply their specialist teaching knowledge and skills in diverse cultural contexts.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
A New Zealand teacher education degree, or a recognised three year diploma in early childhood, primary or secondary teaching or equivalent qualification and/or relevant professional experience.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
40 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
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Student fees
(what you pay)
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N/A | N/A |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
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N/A | N/A |
| Total | N/A | N/A |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $52,686 |
| Earnings range | $34,631 - $61,143 |
| In employment | 73% |
| In further study | 28% |
| On a benefit | 2% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Canterbury - The Scholarships Office
Website:
Value:
see "additional information"
Early Intervention Study Award
Provided by:
Ministry of Education - Central South Region Manager Special Education
Website:
http://www.education.govt.nz/quick-links/special-education/
Value:
See 'Additional Information'
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.