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Master of Education Practice

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

18 months

Next start date

Expected Mar 2026

Campus

City Campus

Summary

If you are a practising teacher who would like to advance your knowledge, skills and qualifications and apply them directly to your own work context, this programme will help you to achieve your goals. You will be equipped with world-leading research, knowledge and tools to enhance your own teaching practice. In this way, you can better achieve positive and equitable outcomes for diverse communities and learners. This practitioner-focused programme is designed to be taken part-time, outside of school hours, using a blend of face-to-face and online delivery.  . An advanced fast-track degree for practising teachers with at least one or two years’ experience (depending on prior qualifications).  . An advanced degree that focuses on aspects of Education Practice. Taught courses focus on topics such as Contemporary Pedagogies, Literacy Education, Curriculum Theory and Social Psychology of the Classroom. One in four people in Aotearoa has a disability. This diversity is now represented in local early childhood settings and schools. And teachers are expected to have the conceptual, culturally responsive and applied knowledge base needed to teach in inclusive environments. In this specialisation, you’ll develop advanced knowledge and capabilities in inclusive practices to support diverse learners in educational settings. You’ll also extend your research skills through an inquiry-based approach and gain the skills and knowledge needed to take leading roles in effective planning, coordination and management of projects and in professional learning.

Entry criteria

Taught 120 points: You must have completed a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education, Primary or Secondary), Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary Field-based), Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours), Bachelor of Education (Teaching), or Bachelor of Physical Education, Graduate Diploma in Teaching English in Schools to Speakers of Other Languages with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

In addition, you must have at least one year of teaching experience. At least two years of teaching experience is required for qualified graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) or Bachelor of Physical Education.

Taught 180 Points: You must have completed a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education, Primary or Secondary), Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary Field-based), Bachelor of Education (Teaching), or Bachelor of Physical Education, Graduate Diploma in Teaching English in Schools to Speakers of Other Languages with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

A GPE of 4.0 is required for graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) or its equivalent.

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