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Are you ready to apply to our online Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership?

02 October 2024

Here's all the information you need to get started

HOW TO APPLY

Congratulations on taking the next step towards further study! Applications to enrol into our Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership are now closed. If you're interested in studying in 2026, please sign up for enrolment updates.

When you apply to enrol into a programme with Tuihono UC | UC Online you're applying to Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. This means you'll be part of the University of Canterbury student body, and are eligible for a wide range of support and digital services as detailed here.

 

StudyLink Student Loan funding

Please note: StudyLink Student Loan funding is only available for our February intake of this programme. If you intend to use a StudyLink Student Loan to finance your studies, please sign up to stay updated on our February start-date.

 

Get your documentation ready

Before you start your application to enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership, you'll need to prepare these documents: 

  • Verified evidence of your identity, such as a certified copy of your birth certificate, or a certified copy of the photo page in your passport. There are additional requirements depending on your visa status, or if you have legally changed your name - for more information view full verification requirements.
  • Proof of any academic qualifications, such as a transcript or your UC student ID number if you studied your undergraduate degree with us. If you graduated with a bachelor's degree from another university, you will need to request a digital copy of your transcript through them.
  • Proof of your professional work history, such as a CV or resume, including the years that you previously studied at tertiary institutes. 
  • For international learners: proof of your English language proficiency.

It's also helpful to have: 

  • Your National Student Number on hand - if you have one. You can locate your number through the NZQA website.
  • Prepared two short paragraphs explaining what interests you about studying this programme, and what you'd like to achieve with this postgraduate certificate. 

 

Need help with your application?

We recommend allowing up to an hour to complete the application process. If you get stuck along the way, our team are here to help: 

You can also download our handy enrolment guide (PDF) with screenshots and more detailed instructions for support along the way.

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