This certificate is offered as a qualification to develop advanced skills in social and community leadership and practice, and build your ability to lead and innovate across community, government, not-for-profit and social-good sectors.
If you complete this certificate with a GPA of 5.0 or higher, you can credit the courses passed to the Master of Social and Community Leadership degree, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.
Take two 15-point core courses in social and community leadership and leading social innovation, and a 30-point elective course (or two 15-point courses) to complete this 60-point certificate.
You can choose from elective courses across the University in a wide range of topics including policy appraisal and development, community and environmental psychology, programme evaluation, human service management, family counselling, youth development, social justice, health and wellbeing, and managing and developing people.
View the full list of elective courses.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) with at least 60 points (at least 15-20% of your degree) in social science subjects.
Alternatively, you must have completed an undergraduate degree in a related field (such as human services, social work or other social practice) at a recognised university (or similar institution) and have at least two years’ experience in community, government, not-for-profit or social-good sectors.
English language requirements
If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.
You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.
In exceptional circumstances, if you do not meet the above entry requirements, an equivalent qualification or professional experience may be considered. For more information, contact the Faculty of Education and Social Work.
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $6.78 per point, estimated at $406.80 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Summer School | Starts – 4 January |
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| Ends – 14 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
| Ends – 25 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 16 July |
| Ends – 12 November |
| Summer School | Starts – 7 January |
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| Ends – 20 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 4 March |
| Ends – 1 July | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 22 July |
| Ends – 18 November |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your study options, please get in touch with our dedicated postgraduate coordinator:
Postgraduate Taught Coordinator
Email: pgt@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 623 8899 ext. 48732
There are various career opportunities available based on prior experience, expertise and elective specialisation within the PGCertSCL. Common themes include leadership, programme design, innovation and development, consultation, policy development, social change, community and health development.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
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