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Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning Early Childhood

23 November 2023

Here's what you need to know if you've enrolled or are busy enrolling in UC's Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning Early Childhood programme.

HOW TO APPLY

This page is for students who are in the process of enrolling, or who are currently enrolled. If you have not yet applied please visit our Guide to applying website.

If you are already enrolled, either as a campus or distance student, you can log into My Timetable for timetables (including OSI), live information and room numbers.

 

Start dates all students - on campus and distance

  • Your programme of study starts on Monday 27 January. If you are fully enrolled, you will be able to start accessing online resources via our Learn (Moodle) page from this date.
  • From Monday 27 January – Friday 31 January, you will be required to attend a compulsory On-site intensive and Orientation programme in Christchurch. This will provide opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, develop study skills and learn about the qualification, the Faculty and UC. 
  • On your first day, Monday 27 January, you will arrive on Ilam campus at 8:30am C Block, to register and prepare for the Mihi whakatau (a formal welcome ceremony).  Information about Mihi whakatau, including appropriate attire, can be found on our website.
  • Your online timetable will provide confirmed times for required attendance.
  • The compulsory orientation is an important introduction to UC's Faculty of Education and being a student here. You will meet fellow students and staff, learn study skills and have the structure of the qualification explained. You will, in the orientation period, begin some of your courses.
  • Distance students last activity finishes 5pm, Friday 31 January.
  • Please note noho marae occurs in semester two for this programme.

International students

  • International pre-service teachers must attend an International Orientation session, details of this session will be provided via email.
  • The compulsory orientation is an important introduction to UC's Faculty of Education and being a student here. You will meet fellow students and staff, learn study skills and have the structure of the qualification explained. You will, in the orientation period, begin some of your courses.
  • In addition to the compulsory orientation, International students are also invited to attend an international student welcome and orientation activities. Information can also be found at International Student Support.

Courses

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) is a 1 year full-time programme offered on campus (c) or distance (d) and is made up of the following compulsory courses:

If you have a non-standard enrolment or are a current student, you need to contact a student advisor on 03 369 3333 or educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz before you enrol.

 

Enrolment advice and assistance

We strongly advise you to apply as early as possible as places in this programme are limited and in high demand. 

Where to get help with enrolment 

If you have any queries or a non-standard enrolment, please call 03 369 3333 to make an appointment with a Student Advisor before you enrol. Alternatively, you can email educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz. Returning students can enrol on myUC or by calling the Contact Centre.

Find out more about the steps to enrolment.

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