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Applicants for the PGDipTchgLn programme will need an Aotearoa New Zealand bachelor's degree with a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level courses (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard). Those entering the Secondary Education endorsement will need previous studies in a subject relevant to the Aotearoa New Zealand secondary school curriculum eg, te reo Maori, English, biological sciences, mathematics, history, physical education, etc.

You will be approved for entry on the recommendation of a Selection Committee. Selection for entry is based on:

• academic ability, involvement and interest in working with children and young people, community involvement, communication skills, and other personal qualities as outlined in the Guide to Applying
• a police check, referees' reports, and an interview
• a short literacy and numeracy test.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet the requirements set out by Matatu Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning or use the admission requirements checker.

Applications are open throughout the year and close 1 December for domestic students or 31 October for international students.

For more details on entry requirements and the teacher education application process, see the Guide to Applying.

To enrol in the Professional Master of Computer Science, you will need to have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) with a background in a computer sciences subject (eg, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering), with either a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses or experience working in the field.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Professional Master of Computer Science or use the admission requirements checker.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For information on gaining admission to UC please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

The BEnvSci(Hons) is open to anyone with entry to the University.

While no particular background is required, secondary school subjects such as biology, chemistry, geography, and sustainability are good preparation. Most important is a passion for the environment and our role as kaitiaki protectors of our natural world.

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For information on gaining admission to UC please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

The Bachelor of Data Science is open to anyone with entry to the University.

A background in secondary school subjects such as maths, statistics, computing, and IT will be especially useful. UC offers introductory courses if you have little or no background in these areas.

Any bachelor's degree, with at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, is required to enrol (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard).

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Business or use the admission requirements checker.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

You will need to have qualified for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) within one of the Arts subjects offered in the MA(Thesis).

With approval, you may be able to complete the MA(Thesis) in a different subject from your BA(Hons) qualification.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Arts (Thesis) or use the admission requirements checker.

The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. At UC, our programmes are strongly connected to our communities of practice. For many of our programmes, you will not be able to complete research or practice-oriented courses if you are not vaccinated. This is due to research/practice taking place in health centres and schools/kura where all employees and volunteers are required to be vaccinated.

For enrolment in the Child and Family Psychology major, you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.

See Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts website for the MA(Thesis) enrolment process and the application form.

Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

The GradDipMLP is open to those who are provisionally certified as teachers, those that hold a subject to confirmation practising certificate, and full practising teachers.

You will need to have completed an Aotearoa New Zealand teacher education degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) to enrol in this programme.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Maori Language and Pedagogies: Aumiri Pounamu or use the admission requirements checker.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

There will also be a hui with the Programme Coordinator as part of your application to assess your current level of te reo competency and ascertain the support you will need during study.

For information on the enrolment process, please see Te Kura Whakangungu Kaiako Aumiri Pounamu | School of Teacher Education website.

Current work in a clinical health-related field is required to enrol. You will need to have access to CBT supervision for the field placements in this programme.

You will also need to have previously completed a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related area, with a B- Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or use the admission requirements checker.

A special application to enrol is required by 30 November, and places are limited to 24 students. Late applications may be considered subject to availability of placements.

For information on the application process, please contact Te Kura Mahi a-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing.

Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

An Aotearoa New Zealand bachelor's degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) is required to apply for the GradDipTchgLn.

Applicants with knowledge and current work experience in the areas of technology and/or te reo Maori may be eligible to apply for the Secondary Education endorsement without a bachelor's degree. There is a specific application process to assess eligibility.

Those entering the Secondary Education endorsement will need a body of knowledge from their previous studies in a subject relevant to the secondary school curriculum eg, te reo Maori, English, mathematics, chemistry, history, etc.

Selection for entry is based on:

• academic ability, involvement and interest in working with children and young people, community involvement, communication skills, and other dispositional and personal qualities as outlined in the Guide to Applying
• a police check, referees' reports, and an interview
• short online literacy and numeracy assessments.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet the requirements set out by Matatu Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning or use the admission requirements checker.

Applications are open throughout the year and close 1 December for domestic students or 31 October for international students.

For more details on entry requirements and the teacher education application process, see the Guide to Applying.