This programme offers further study in education and professional practice and can qualify graduates for an advanced salary status. It will enable you to explore and investigate applied areas of education such as learning and teaching, Māori education, literacy education, mentoring, research and evaluation. You can choose to study the general diploma or one of the specialisations offered: Literacy Education and Reading Recovery (offered in 2018).
This programme has guaranteed scholarships.
Requirement:
either
or
or
Literacy Education specialisation
or
Reading Recovery specialisation (offered in 2018)
Note 1: A student wishing to enrol in a thesis or research portfolio for the Master of Education following the award of this postgraduate diploma should note that passing of 30 points of approved research methodology courses will be required.
Note 2: A student wishing to enrol in the Master of Educational Leadership is advised to include Educational Leadership (EDPROFST 738) and Undertaking Research for School Improvement (EDPROFST 757) in the postgraduate diploma.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
Taught 120 points GPA Grade Point Average 3.0
Bachelors degree in education
You must have completed one of the following with a GPA of 3.0:
If you are applying for the Reading Recovery Specialisation* you must have completed a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) degree and have at least three years’ relevant employment experience (such as a successful junior class teaching experience).
*Offered in 2018, the Reading Recovery specialisation is a restricted-entry programme; please contact the faculty for advice on entry requirements and how you can apply.
Note: If you already hold a Master of Arts in Education (or substantially similar qualification), you may not be admitted to this programme.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
Taught 120 points GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
An undergraduate degree in education
IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System 6.5
No bands less than 6.0
You must have completed one of the following at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 3.0:
If you are applying for the Reading Recovery Specialisation* you must have completed an undergraduate degree in education (teaching) and have at least three years’ relevant employment experience (such as a successful junior class teaching experience).
*Offered in 2018, the Reading Recovery specialisation is a restricted-entry programme; please contact the faculty for advice on entry requirements and how you can apply.
Note: If you already hold a masters degree in education, you may not be admitted to this programme.
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. 2017 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 $6.38 per point, estimated at $765.60 for full-time study (120 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: This programme is not accepting new applications for study at Tāmaki Campus.
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 – 5 January |
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| Ends – 22 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 6 March |
| Ends – 3 July | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 24 July |
| Ends – 20 November |
| 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 |
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This programme offers further study in education and professional practice and can qualify graduates for an advanced salary status. Graduates who meet the criteria can also go on to study at masters level.
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