Master of Education (ECE)
Tohu Paerua (ECE)

Applications for study starting Semester 1 2024 are now closed. You can apply for Semester 2 or contact us [email protected].

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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)

*Note: This programme is offered to domestic students and offshore international students only

Semester 2, 2024

Domestic applications: 24 June 2024
Offshore International applications: 24 June 2024
*Note: NZQA assessments are required for overseas
qualifications and take 3-4 months to process, apply early.


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0800 244 532

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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. Students must be able to provide a copy of their academic transcript.
Master's by coursework only
Students must hold a relevant, NZQA-equivalent Level 7 degree/diploma in education or a related field. Students must be able to provide a copy of their academic transcript.

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