Master of Education
This is not a teaching qualification and does not lead to teacher registration. To become a registered teacher please look at Bachelor of Teaching, Graduate Diploma in Teaching, Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching, Master of Teaching and Learning.
180 points, 1.5 years
Hamilton, Tauranga, Online
Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info.
Trimester A (February) and Trimester B (July).
Why study the Master of Education?
- Our world renowned staff are active researchers who are known internationally as leaders in their specialist areas.
- Complete the MEd at a pace that suits you, part-time while you work or full-time over 18 months.
Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education offers Educational Partnership Study Awards to all education settings in which our students are placed as part of their initial teacher education or counsellor education programme. In recognition of the partnership, the equivalent of a 15 point paper will be awarded to you for every student teacher or student counsellor your education setting supports. The credits can be used at your discretion to provide additional professional learning opportunities for your staff.
180 points, 1.5 years
Hamilton, Tauranga, Online
Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info.
Trimester A (February) 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
$8,118 - $8,746 per year
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Fees free
You may be eligible for fees-free study in your first year.
Fees-free for new students -
Scholarships
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Relevant as of 14 September 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.
Estimated fees
$35,900 (120 pts) $53,855 (180 pts) per year
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Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 14 September 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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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
$8,118 - $8,746 per year
-
Fees free
You may be eligible for fees-free study in your first year.
Fees-free for new students -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 14 September 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.
Estimated fees
$35,900 (120 pts) $53,855 (180 pts) per year
-
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 14 September 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.
Structure of Programme
The requirements of the MEd 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)
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