Master of Education (ECE)
Tohu Paerua (ECE)

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Take the next step to grow your research-based knowledge or deep dive into topics you’re passionate about with a Master of Education (ECE).


You will benefit from our recognised expertise and passion for research, teaching and early childhood education.

Through the Master’s of Education (ECE), you will connect online with supportive lecturers and a community of other students, engage with current research, read widely and expand your knowledge and thinking.

This Level 9 master’s  qualification will appeal to people who want to: 

  • further their research-based knowledge
  • specialise in areas such as leadership, biculturalism, mātauranga Māori, inclusive education, curriculum, evaluation and infant and toddler pedagogy, and practice-based inquiry.

Master of Education (ECE)


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Semester 2, 2023

Domestic applications: 26 June 2023
International applications: 26 April 2023

Semester 1, 2024

Domestic applications: 15 January 2024
International applications: 31 October 2023

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Admission requirements
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Master's by thesis or primarily by thesis

Students must hold a postgraduate diploma or a bachelor’s honours degree. Students must be able to provide a copy of their academic transcript.

Master's by coursework and thesis
Students must hold a relevant, NZQA-equivalent Level 7 degree/diploma in education or a related field.
Master's by coursework only
Students must hold a relevant, NZQA-equivalent Level 7 degree/diploma in education or a related field.

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