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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.

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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

  1. 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