a) Students for the 120-point pathway must have:
b) Students for the 180-point pathway must have:
This traditional qualification, the Master of Education (MEd), allows a 180-point coursework pathway* for current teachers, educational professionals, counsellors, researchers, and leaders to gain a master’s level qualification. The MEd is designed to give participants the opportunity to examine practice and critical issues in education, and in their area of specialisation if desired.
Students can complete a:
The Master of Education may be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in eight disciplines ranging from e-Learning and Digital Technnologies to Special and Inclusive Education. See 'Subjects and courses' below for the list of endorsements.
Note: * Those with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning with Honours, or an equivalent degree, may only be required to complete 120 points.
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The 120-point pathway is unendorsed and involves the completion of a thesis and/or coursework.
The 180-point pathway can be either unendorsed, or endorsed in one of eight areas:
More information on each endorsement and course requirements is available on Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of Education, Health and Human Development website.
For the full details of courses for each endorsement and pathway option, see the Regulations for the Master of Education.
Pathways include:
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
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