Overview

The Education course from Auckland University of Technology is for existing education practitioners, leaders and wider educational professionals who want to gain a master's level qualification in education. It offers the option of a coursework pathway or a research pathway.

The coursework pathway consists of six courses, while the research pathway includes a dissertation or a thesis and is suited to students interested in developing independent research skills in education.

Career opportunities:

Master of Education graduates will have a broad range of research skills for application to their area of education.

This includes:

Adult and tertiary education

Compulsory education

Early childhood education

Non-formal education

This qualification does not provide eligibility for provisional teacher registration.

The Master of Education can serve as a pathway to doctoral study.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aims and Conceptions of Education

Learning Environments for the 21st Century

Global Influences on Education Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand

Educational Research

Contemporary Issues in Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

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It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand
North Shore, New Zealand
Manukau, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses (or equivalent)

A brief CV that includes your tertiary qualifications and any relevant professional experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

36300 NZD / year

≈ 36300 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10028 NZD / year

≈ 10028 NZD / year

Additional Details

National:

$11220 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy

International

$37492 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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