Comments
Entry requirements
- Before enrolment, a candidate for the GDipTchg(Primary) shall have:
- completed a degree of a tertiary institution in New Zealand or an equivalent qualification from an overseas tertiary institution;
- demonstrated through the assessment exercise the qualities necessary for a satisfactory teacher; and
- been accepted by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Education as a candidate for the diploma.
Supplementary information
- Students who wish to enroll for the GDipTchg(Primary) but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Faculty of Education to discuss their suitability for a possible exemption.
- "Admission to teacher education . . ." (GUS, p.78)
- "The assessment exercise includes a . . ." (GUS, p.78)
- "If English is not your first . . ." (GUS, p.78)
- "TeachNZ offers a range of scholarships for . . ." (GUS, p.78)
Thoughts and questions
- What about the 'good character' and 'fitness to teach' requirements on the New Zealand Teachers Council part as per the BEd(Tchg)EC? Does it apply here?
- All my supplementary information comes from the BEd(Tchg)EC. Are they also applicable here?
- Where do we handle the courses that are suggested to include during the UG degree? Here or in the next section?
- Is there a specific publication to cover this programme?
Programme requirements
- Total of 155 points required.
- Complete eight courses at 300 level:
- TCHG 301
- TCHG 302
- TCHG 303
- TCHG 304
- TCHG 320
- TCHG 321
- TCHG 322
- TCHG 323
Supplementary information
- Standard ones on Requirements of PG programmes
- TCHG course may be replaced as prerequisites by EPOL, EPSY and KURA courses against which they are restricted.
Tool tips
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People
- Associate Dean: Robin Averill
Faculty Manager: Noeleen Williamson
Writer: Alida Steemson (Unlicensed)
Resources
- http://www.victoria.ac.nz/education/study/postgraduate/mssl
Calendar pages: 239-241
- GatherContent: https://victoria.gathercontent.com/item/3097458
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Version
- v2.1: Updated 'At-a-glance'
- v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
- v1: Initial draft
Qualifications covered
- Master of Secondary School Leadership
- Postgraduate Diploma in of Secondary School Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate of Secondary School Leadership
Relationship between qualifications
- Dip and Cert are exit quals only and will not be covered on the About page
At-a-glance
Name: Master of Secondary School Leadership
Abbreviation: MSSL
Duration: 6 trimesters
Duration details: 6 trimesters of part-time study
Schedule: Block format
Intensity: Part time only
Type: Coursework and research
Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online
Complete: 180 points (9 courses)
Entry: Bachelor's degree with a B average or a postgraduate qualification, hold a management position in a secondary school, principal's nomination.
Start: Trimesters 1
Apply by: Standard trimester dates
Costs: From database for international only at this stage
Impact of previous university study in same subject: None
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
A Bachelor's degree with a B average or a postgraduate qualification
To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school
To be nominated by or have the support of your principal
To be endorsed by a panel of principals and academic staff of the University as having the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a leadership role
Important information
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Questions
- What does 'demanding role' mean?
Programme requirements
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete 180 points, including:
Seven core courses:
- MSSL 501
- MSSL 502
- MSSL 503
- MSSL 504
- MSSL 505
- MSSL 506
- MSSL 507
One course from another discipline from:
- EDUC 500-599
- MMBA 500-599
One research or implementation course from:
- MSSL 508
- MSSL 509
At-a-glance
Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary School Leadership
Abbreviation: PGDipSSL
Duration: 4 trimesters
Duration details: 4 trimesters of part-time study
Schedule: Block format
Intensity: Part time only
Type: Coursework
Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online
Complete: 120 points (8 courses)
Entry: Bachelor's degree with a B average or postgraduate qualification, holds middle or senior management experience in a secondary school nominated by principal.
Start: Trimester 1
Apply by: Standard trimester dates
Costs: From database for international only at this stage
Impact of previous university study in same subject: None
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
A Bachelor's degree with a B average a postgraduate qualification
To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school
To be nominated by or have the support of your principal and
To be endorsed by a panel of principals and academic staff of the University as having the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a leadership role
Important information
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete 120 points, including:
Seven core courses:
- MSSL 501
- MSSL 502
- MSSL 503
- MSSL 504
- MSSL 505
- MSSL 506
- MSSL 507
One course from another discipline from:
- MMBA 500-599
- EPSY 517
- EPSY 518
- EPSY 519
- EPSY 520
At-a-glance
Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary School Leadership
Abbreviation: PGDipSSL
Duration: 2 trimesters
Duration details: 2 trimesters of part-time study
Schedule: Block format
Intensity: Part time only
Type: Coursework
Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online
Complete: 60 points (4 courses)
Entry: Bachelor's degree with a B average or postgraduate qualification, holds middle or senior management experience in a secondary school nominated by principal.
Start: Trimester 1
Apply by: Standard trimester dates
Costs: From database for international only at this stage
Impact of previous university study in same subject: None
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
A Bachelor's degree with a B average a postgraduate qualification
To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school
To be nominated by or have the support of your principal and
To be endorsed by a panel of principals and academic staff of the University as having the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a leadership role
Important information
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete 60 points including:
Four core courses:
- MSSL 501
- MSSL 502
- MSSL 503
- MSSL 504