Master of Education
This programme is designed for educational practitioners who have graduated and seek to enhance their skills, knowledge, and gain career advancement in the field of Education. Papers focus on areas such as curriculum, pedagogy, or policy development.
This is not a teaching qualification and does not lead to teacher registration. To become a registered teacher please view the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Teaching
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching
- Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
- Master of Teaching and Learning
180 points, 1.5 years
Hamilton, Tauranga, Online
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Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Why study the Master of Education?
By studying with The 51萝莉 you'll have the opportunity to learn from our world-renowned academics. We have a range of active researchers who are known internationally as leaders in their specialist areas.
The Master of Education can be undertaken at a pace that suits you, either part-time while you continue to work or full-time over 18 months.
180 points, 1.5 years
Hamilton, Tauranga, Online
Papers offered differ by location. Find a Paper for full location info.
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Degree information
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Entry Requirements Admission normally requires a bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the level 300 papers and:
- a teaching qualification or a major or minor in any of the subjects offered in the Master of Education, or
- substantial relevant experience.
120 point Master of Education available subject to meeting eligibility requirements - please see the MEd Regulations.
Credit for Previous Study Information
Recognition of Prior Learning Information
This programme will not lead to registration as a teacher in New Zealand - if you are interested in training to become a teacher we suggest you contact our team on teach@waikato.ac.nz to explore your options.
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Fees and scholarships Estimated fees
$8,605 - $9,271 per year
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Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
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Relevant as of 30 October 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
Estimated fees
$37,695 (120 pts) $56,550 (180 pts)
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International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
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Relevant as of 30 October 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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Graduate outcomes Graduates will have advanced understanding and knowledge across a range of aspects of education. They will also understand:
- A selected range of underlying concepts and principles associated with the theory and research of education;
- The main methods of enquiry used in the study of education;
- A range of approaches to solving problems in education; and
- A range of research approaches used in education research.
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate the capacity for self-directed study and the ability to work independently;
- Plan and carry out, to internationally recognised standards, original research or scholarship to a master's level;
- Understand and evaluate new knowledge and ideas in education;
- Use educational concepts and principles appropriately in a particular range of educational contexts;
- Develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with current theories and concepts in a specific area of educational practice;
- Present, evaluate, and interpret relevant research data;
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, arguments, and analyses in a variety of forms, to professional and non-professional audiences.
Graduates will have the qualities necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making in professional educational contexts. In particular, graduates will have the following attributes:
- Confidence to make reasoned and informed decisions in complex educational contexts;
- Commitment to on-going professional learning;
- Self-direction and originality in tackling and solving a range of problems that can arise in education contexts;
- Confidence to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks in their educational practice;
- An appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge;
- Awareness of the ethical issues and responsibilities related to Education and education practice.
Browse available subjects and choose one for more information
Admission normally requires a bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the level 300 papers and:
- a teaching qualification or a major or minor in any of the subjects offered in the Master of Education, or
- substantial relevant experience.
120 point Master of Education available subject to meeting eligibility requirements - please see the MEd Regulations.
Credit for Previous Study Information
Recognition of Prior Learning Information
This programme will not lead to registration as a teacher in New Zealand - if you are interested in training to become a teacher we suggest you contact our team on teach@waikato.ac.nz to explore your options.
Estimated fees
$8,605 - $9,271 per year
-
Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of 30 October 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
Estimated fees
$37,695 (120 pts) $56,550 (180 pts)
-
International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of 30 October 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Graduates will have advanced understanding and knowledge across a range of aspects of education. They will also understand:
- A selected range of underlying concepts and principles associated with the theory and research of education;
- The main methods of enquiry used in the study of education;
- A range of approaches to solving problems in education; and
- A range of research approaches used in education research.
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate the capacity for self-directed study and the ability to work independently;
- Plan and carry out, to internationally recognised standards, original research or scholarship to a master's level;
- Understand and evaluate new knowledge and ideas in education;
- Use educational concepts and principles appropriately in a particular range of educational contexts;
- Develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with current theories and concepts in a specific area of educational practice;
- Present, evaluate, and interpret relevant research data;
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, arguments, and analyses in a variety of forms, to professional and non-professional audiences.
Graduates will have the qualities necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making in professional educational contexts. In particular, graduates will have the following attributes:
- Confidence to make reasoned and informed decisions in complex educational contexts;
- Commitment to on-going professional learning;
- Self-direction and originality in tackling and solving a range of problems that can arise in education contexts;
- Confidence to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks in their educational practice;
- An appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge;
- Awareness of the ethical issues and responsibilities related to Education and education practice.
Research - guidelines & application forms
For those wishing to undertake a research component within the qualification the forms and guidelines are listed below:
- EDUCA591 Research-based Inquiry: Informing Practice
- EDUCA592 Dissertation - see the Dissertation Guidelines and application form
- EDUCA593 Education Thesis - see the Education Thesis Guidelines and application form
Research is governed by the Ethical Conduct in Research Regulations. For advice about the online Research Ethics Application please email fedu.ethics@waikato.ac.nz.
This information is provisional and subject to change.
Structure of the Master of Education Programme
The requirements of the Master of Education are 180 points including:
- at least 30 points from List A of papers
- up to a further 90 points from List A and B
- one of the research methods List C papers; and
- one of the research paper options of List D
30 points may be taken from outside the field of the degree.
In order to be eligible for consideration for the award of honours, the requirements of the degree must be completed in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study from the date of first enrolment in the degree - please see the MEd Regulations.
There are normally three options regarding how study can be planned.
- Option 1: 30 points Dissertation (EDUCA591)
- Option 2: 60 points Dissertation (EDUCA592)
- Option 3: 90 points Thesis (EDUCA593)
Further study options
Graduates who complete a Master of Education with First Class or Second Class Division honours will be eligible to be considered for enrolment in a Doctor of Education.