Universities New Zealand University of Auckland Courses Master of Education MEd

Master of Education MEd
at University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 36,800
Country Rank#1
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This qualification is relevant to those working in a wide range of education areas. It provides the opportunity to review, inform and improve your knowledge and professional practice. You will develop knowledge, skills and experience in critiquing and undertaking educational research in your area of interest to enhance your practice. Through an independent inquiry under supervision from high-calibre experts within the faculty, you can contribute valuable knowledge and understanding to the field of education. This is a research masters programme with a 120-point and a 180-point option available.

Course Content
Programme structure

120-point research masters
- Requirement: Thesis (120 points)
- Prerequisite: An approved Research Methods courses (at least 30 points)
180-point research masters

Requirement:
- Thesis (90 points)
- An approved Research Methods course (at least 30 points)
- Two 30-point elective courses (60 points total) from Education, Education Curriculum, Education Practice, Education Professional Studies Māori, Education Professional Studies, Education Special, Education Māori, and Social Work Child Family Practice.
Research Methods Courses
- Special Topic: Research Methods in Language Education (EDCURRIC 716)
- Researching Educational Settings (EDUC 735)
- Researching Māori Education (EDUC 787)
- Practitioner Inquiry (EDPRAC 751)
- Literacy Education: Research and Practice (EDPROFST 700)
- Critical Research Methodologies in Education (EDPROFST 754)
- Undertaking Research for School Improvement (EDPROFST 757)
Entry Requirement
Programme requirements

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

One year of postgraduate study

Study option
Research
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

An undergraduate degree in education.

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements

You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in education, following an undergraduate degree, from a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.

You must also have completed an advanced-level course in approved research methods.
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$7,914 – $8,068.80

International students
NZ$36,800

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. 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 $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 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.
Career Prospect
Where could this programme take you?

Through coursework and research, you will have the opportunity to contribute valuable knowledge and understanding to your own work, your workplace and the field of education. This qualification can also provide the foundations for doctoral study.

Jobs related to this programme
- Communities of Learning (CoLs) leader
- Education sector leader
- Human resources practitioner
- Researcher (education)
- School centre manager or specialist
- Trainer in organisations

Cost Of Studying At University of Auckland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Master of Education MEd at University of Auckland