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 Approval into Award (DOC, 115KB).
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
- Upgrade to Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor of Teaching and Learning with Honours
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching Studies (formerly the Higher Diploma in Teaching)
- Certificate in Management in Early Childhood Education
- Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education
- Graduate Diploma in ICT in Education
- Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Applied e-Teaching and Support
- Graduate Diploma in Applied e-Teaching and Support
- Postgraduate Certificate in Applied e-Teaching and Support
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied e-Teaching and Support
- Diploma in Teaching and Supporting People with Disabilities
- Graduate Diploma in the Education of Students with Special Teaching Needs
- Certificate in Learning Support
- Graduate Diploma in Bilingual and Immersion Teaching
- Certificate in Children's Literature
- Diploma in Children's Literature
Master of Teaching and Learning
Not open to new enrolments - refer to the new Master of Education (MEd).
- Diploma in Adult Teaching and Learning
- Certificate in Adult Teaching (only open to continuing students who enrolled in the CertAT prior to 2009)
These qualifications are
offered through
Continuing & Bridging Education
UC Education Plus (previously called Teacher Support Services)
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).
Advanced Qualifications Handbook (PDF, 697KB)