Postgraduate Diploma in Educational
Leadership
One year full-time (typically two years part-time)
Are you an aspiring or current educational leader who wants to go further
in your leadership or management role? This flexible, self-directed
programme gets you on top of recent national and international research
that is shaping Aotearoa New Zealand’s educational policy and practice,
and provides you with the skills to integrate relevant findings into your own
leadership work. Strengthen your leadership foundations through courses
in educational leadership and research for school improvement, education
law, educational change, mentoring teachers, education and culture,
and educational policy and organisation. The Postgraduate Diploma in
Educational Leadership is also a pathway into the Master of Educational
Leadership. To apply for this programme, you must have a bachelors degree
(or equivalent), a professional qualification in teaching (or other relevant
profession) and at least three years’ practical experience in teaching (or in a
related profession).
Master of Education – 180 points
One-and-a-half years full-time (part-time available)
If you have a bachelors degree in Education with a GPA or GPE of 5 or higher,
you may be eligible to apply for direct entry into this masters qualification.
This programme is ideal for people working in a wide range of education-
related fields who want to deepen their understanding of education and
professional practice in a particular area of interest through coursework
and research. Guided by a specialist supervisor, you will conduct your own
research and complete a 90-point written thesis in an educational area or
issue. You will have the opportunity to contribute valuable knowledge and
understanding to your own work, your workplace and the field of education.
Entry into this programme can also be gained through completion of the
Postgraduate Certificate in Education with the required GPA, provided the
courses passed are cross-credited prior to the certificate being awarded. If
you complete this programme with a GPA of 6 or higher, you can progress to
doctoral study.
Master of Education – 120 points
One year full-time (two years part-time)
High achieving students who have gained a GPA or GPE of 5 or higher in a
Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
(Honours), or equivalent, from any university may qualify for this research
masters. This programme will enable you to develop knowledge, skills
and experience in critiquing and undertaking educational research in your
area of interest and to enhance your practice. Through in-depth research,
you can contribute valuable knowledge and understanding to the field of
education. You will undertake research and complete a 120-point written
thesis with supervision from high-calibre experts within the faculty. From a
masters degree you can progress to doctoral study if you have achieved a
GPA of 6 or higher.
Master of Educational Leadership
One year full-time (part-time available)
If you are an aspiring or current educational leader who is passionate about
leading improvements that serve diverse communities and learners, the
Master of Educational Leadership can help you achieve your goals. This
programme will enable you to understand, critique and contribute to the
educational research that is shaping Aotearoa New Zealand’s educational
policy and practice, as well as work closely with University researchers
in this field. You can choose between a taught or research option, which
includes a 120-point thesis project in an area of your choice that links
to educational leadership. A Postgraduate Diploma in Education or
Educational Leadership from this University (or an equivalent qualification)
with a GPA or GPE of 5 or higher, a professional qualification in teaching
and at least three years’ experience in teaching (including experience in a
leadership role) are required to apply. If you complete this programme with
a GPA of 6 or higher, you can progress to doctoral study.
Master of Arts in Education
One to two years full-time (two to four years part-time)
This multidisciplinary masters blends Education with core Arts disciplines
such as psychology, philosophy, sociology and history to address important
educational questions and issues. If you want to pursue advanced
postgraduate study in the subject of Education, this programme offers
you the opportunity to work closely with academic staff members who
are specialists in their field. With their support, you can choose from a
wide range of areas to investigate that focus on aspects of educational
psychology, child and developmental psychology, philosophy, sociology
and history of education, Māori education, Pacific education, adult and
higher education, or research and evaluation. A 120-point option or a
240-point option can be taken based on your entrance qualifications. This
masters option is offered through the Faculty of Arts and taught by Faculty
of Education and Social Work academic staff.
Master of Professional Studies in
Education
One year full-time (typically two years part-time)
This qualification will be of special interest to teachers with three years
of teaching experience who hold either a Graduate Diploma in Teaching
(Secondary, Primary or Early Childhood Education) or a Bachelor of
Physical Education (four-year degree) as it allows you to go directly into
study at masters level. It is also a masters option for those who have
completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. This programme will
provide you with the opportunity to review, inform and improve your
knowledge and professional practice and to undertake research in an area
of interest guided by highly qualified research supervisors. If you complete
this programme with a GPA of 6 or higher, you can progress to doctoral
study.
Research components within a qualification
Research project: A piece of research-based work on a topic approved by the relevant Head of Department, usually worth between 30 and 80 points.
Dissertation: A written research component of a degree or diploma worth between 30 and 80 points.
Research portfolio:A coherent, integrated programme of research-based work.
Thesis: A research component of a postgraduate programme (eg, masters or doctorate), having a value of 90 or more points, which will have a written
component but may also include design, creative or performance elements.
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