Master of Education
The Master of Education is designed to help education professionals engage with advanced knowledge, critical analysis and research skills in the broader area of education.
The programme offers flexibility, has a simple structure, and enables students to pursue an area of interest through research. It aims to prepare students to undertake research in education.
This is not a teaching qualification and it does not lead to registration as a teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Start date: 2022
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Minimum entry requirements
- A relevant bachelor's degree with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses (or equivalent)
- A CV and Letter of Intent
To enrol in one of the specialisations in the Master of Education you must have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience or approval of the programme leader.
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and all other bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
You can also complete the Master of Education without a specialisation.
You need a total of 180 points to successfully complete the Master of Education, including completing either a dissertation or a thesis where you can explore a topic of your interest.
Complete one research methodology course
Students enrolled in a specialisation are encouraged to take EDUC906.
And complete one of
- EDUC997 Master of Education Dissertation (60 points) OR
- EDUC998 Master of Education Thesis (90 points)1
1. You must gain an average grade of B- in the courses prior to enrolment in the dissertation or thesis, otherwise your points will be reassigned to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
And choose from a wide range of education courses1
Choose from the following to make up a total of 180 points:
- EDLD802 Leading in Diverse Cultures and Communities (30 points)*
- EDLD803 Reflecting on Professional Practice as an Educational Leader (30 points)*
- EDLD804 Organisational Culture and Educational Leadership (30 points)*
- EDLD901 Conceptualisations of Educational Leadership(30 points)*
- EDLD995 Master of Educational Leadership Project (30 points)*
- EDUC806 The Inquiring Practitioner (30 points)
- EDUC808 Concepts and Constructs in Education (30 points)
- EDUC830 Contemporary Issues in Education (30 points)
- EDUC836 Learning Environments for the 21st Century (30 points)
- EDUC845 Essential Aspects of Steiner Education (30 points)
- EDUC852 Scholarly Writing and Publishing: Drawing on Practice (30 points)
- EDUC859 Pacific Education – Issues and Perspectives (30 points)
- EDUC863 Who am I as a Higher Education Teacher? (30 points)*
- EDUC864 Focusing a Critical Lens on Curriculum in Higher Education (30 points)
- EDUC865 Higher Education Assessment and Evaluation (30 points)*
- EDUC866 The University: Past, Present and Future (30 points)
- EDUC868 Innovations in Early Childhood Education (30 points)
- EDUC872 Exploring Language/s Issues in Education (30 points)
- EDUC908 Research in Educational Contexts (30 points)
1 Courses listed are those offered in 2022. To see the courses offered in 2023 and 2024, please contact the Postgraduate Administrator at pg.education@aut.ac.nz
* Relevant professional experience is necessary to take this course. Programme leader approval required.
Specialisations in the Master of Education
Skills you will develop
The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Education are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
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.
North Campus
South Campus
18 Jul 2022
$8,807
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points of this 180-point programme in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
$32,596
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points of this 180-point programme in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.