Professional Development
UC offers a wide range of professional development programmes and support services for teachers, schools, other organisations and the community. Check out the links for more detailed information about the programmes on offer.
More information about enrolment is available on the University enrolment pages.
Application
Before you can be enrolled in your courses, you need to be approved into the Award. Please check requirements and attach the required certified documentation with your Application for Award Entry (PDF, 608KB).
You will also need to apply to enrol by phoning the UC Contact Centre (0800 827 748).
Masters Thesis Students should refer to the College of Education Masters Thesis Enrolment Process.
Programmes
Teacher Upgrade Qualification
ICT In Education Qualifications
Special Education Qualifications
- Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Education)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Inclusive and Special Education)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching
- Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
- Early Intervention
- Deaf and Hearing Impaired
- Learning and Behaviour
Hōaka Pounamu
Literacy, Languages and Children's Literature
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Literacy)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Teaching and Learning Languages)
Masters Programmes
- Master of Arts in Education
- MA in Child and Family Psychology
MSc in Child and Family Psychology - Master of Education
- Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Education)
- Master of Education with Certificate in Counselling
- Master of Health Sciences
- Environment and Health
- Early Intervention
- Health Behaviour Change
- Health Information Management
Educational Leadership Qualifications
Child and Family Psychology
- MA in Child and Family Psychology
MSc in Child and Family Psychology - Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology (PGDipChFamPsyc)
Clinical Teaching
Counselling
Adult Education
UC Education Plus (previously called Teacher Support Services)
The primary role of UC Education Plus is to provide quality professional learning and development to educators working in schools and early childhood settings within our regions.
Associate Teachers
Associate teachers of the University of Canterbury College of Education may be eligible for some remission of fees. More information is available on the Scholarships page.
More Information
For more information email education@canterbury.ac.nz or phone 0800 VARSITY (827 748).