Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years)

Summary

Specialise in Early Years for your Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Massey

Postgraduate study in early years is of particular value for:

early childhood educators and early years teachers

facilitators of early childhood professional development

tertiary teachers in early childhood education/early years programmes

other professionals involved in the education of young children from birth to eight.

This qualification builds upon prior knowledge and experience in early years educational settings. It supports you to further develop your own teaching practices through engagement with research, theory, and other professionals.

Why study with us?

Join us to take your learning to the next level and achieve your goals in education.

You will:

challenge and enhance your knowledge

enjoy extensive networking opportunities with other early years educators

focus on children from birth to eight, including the transition to school

have the opportunity to participate in and access current and relevant research in a supportive environment

choose from specialist and specific topics designed for your context and interests

benefit from Massey University’s extensive experience offering online, blended and distance qualifications

Your qualification options

Please note that the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years) does not qualify you to be a teacher in New Zealand. Explore education study options at Massey and the qualification you need to become a teacher in our education pathways tool.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Early Years is a good fit if you:

want to engage with other teachers and professionals who want to keep learning

want to access current and relevant research and thinking in early years

want to build on your knowledge and enhance your professional skills.