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Master of Education

The Master of Education 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.

Points and Duration

• The total number of points to gain this qualification: 180 points
• The expected duration to complete this qualification full-time: 1.5 years

Locations

• The study locations where the qualification is offered: Hamilton, Tauranga, Online
• Note: Papers offered differ by location.

Area of Study

• This qualification is offered under the School of Education.

Start Dates

• This qualification can be started in Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July).

Why Study the Master of Education?

By studying with The University of Waikato, students will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned academics. The Master of Education can be undertaken at a pace that suits the student, either part-time while continuing to work or full-time over 18 months.

Degree Information

Plan Your Study

The Master of Education programme includes:

• Coursework: Choose papers from List A and List B.
• Research: Includes research methods and a research-based inquiry or dissertation.

List A

• EDUCA560 Contemporary Educational Policies, Thought and Issues
• EDUCA561 Learners and Learning Across Educational Contexts
• EDUCA562 Curriculum, Pedagogies and Multiliteracies
• EDUCA506 Educational Assessment
• COUNS549 Counselling and Contexts
• DINST521 Critical Studies in Disability and Inclusion
• EDLED501 Educational Leadership: Concepts, Theory and Practice
• HMDEV500 Contemporary Issues in Lifespan Development
• MAOED523 Māori Educational Policies: Their Development and Some Strategic Responses

List B

• COUNS540 Working with Groups
• COUNS546 Conflict Resolution: Restorative Approaches
• DINST522 Inclusion Policy and Practice: A Disability Rights Approach
• DLRNG500 Debates in Digital Learning and Educational Technology
• EDLED503 Educational Leadership: Coaching and Mentoring
• EDSOC500 Practitioner Research: Aotearoa New Zealand Histories and Social Sciences Curriculum
• GLOBE500 Global Trends in Education: Narratives, Agendas and Voices
• HMDEV501 Development of Children and Young People: International Perspectives
• LLTED522 Teaching Writers
• LLTED523 The Joy and Disruption of Children's Literature
• MAOED501 Matauranga Reo Māori
• MAOED502 Tirohanga Whakahaere
• MAOED503 Te Whakaora Reo: Matauranga Rumaki
• MTHED500 Mathematics and Statistics Education: Enhancing Practice
• SCTED512 Science, Technology and Environmental Education: Innovation and Trends

List C

• Choose one from:
  • EDUCA557 Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods
  • EDUCA500 Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and Critical Theories
  • MAOED500 Rangahau Kaupapa Māori - Kaupapa Māori Research

List D

• And one from:
  • EDUCA591 Research-based Inquiry: Informing Practice
  • EDUCA592 Dissertation
  • EDUCA593 Education Thesis

Subjects

Students can choose from a variety of subjects, including Counselling Studies and Education.

Entry Requirements

Admission normally requires:

• A bachelor's degree with at least a B grade average across the level 300 papers.
• A teaching qualification or a major or minor in any of the subjects offered in the Master of Education, or substantial relevant experience.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated fees for domestic students: $9,121 - $9,827 per year.
• Scholarships are available; visit the Scholarship finder for more information.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates will have advanced understanding and knowledge across a range of aspects of education. They will be able to demonstrate the capacity for self-directed study, plan and carry out original research, and understand and evaluate new knowledge and ideas in education.

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.
• One of the research paper options of List D.

30 points may be taken from outside the field of the degree.

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.