Before enrolling for this Degree, you shall:
meet the University admission requirements as specified, and shall have:
been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Education with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent; or
been awarded or qualified for any other Bachelors degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, and hold a professional qualification in teaching; or
been awarded or qualified for any other Bachelors degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, and have professional experience relevant to the intended postgraduate subject; or
been awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or equivalent, with a grade average across all courses of at least B (Coursework pathway) or at least a B+ (Research pathway).
Along with certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, you may be required to provide evidence of sufficient background experience. If you hold any other Bachelors degree or equivalent and have no professional qualification in teaching you will need to provide a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) to support your application.
Your qualification includes 90 credit Thesis or 45 credit Professional Inquiry pathway. As there is more than one option, you will be asked to indicate the number of credits of research you intend to complete. If you intend to do the Research Pathway (90 credit thesis) please provide a short summary of your research interests (200 words or less) with your application.
Students from a country where English is not the first language, must obtain a minimum English Language competency level.
IELTS: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (min 20 in Writing)
PTE Academic: 58 Overall (min 50 in communicative skills)
Cambridge English: 180
Go further with your passion for education
The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) will take your teaching career to the next level.
All students have the right to access education and have their individual needs met, and as classrooms become more diverse, inclusive education becomes more challenging.
The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) is an advanced level professional degree for teachers working in the field of inclusive and special education within the school and wider education sector. The degree will provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support teachers and students to succeed In an inclusive education system.
Massey is ranked in the world’s top 150 universities for education in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking.
Your qualification options
Please note that the Master of Education does not qualify you to be a teacher in New Zealand. If you want to be a teacher, you will also need to take a postgraduate teaching qualification.
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Part One
Compulsory courses
Assessment and Planning for Learners with Diverse Needs
Teaching Methods for Learners with Diverse Needs
Subject courses
At least 30 credits (Coursework pathway) from:
Understanding Learners with Behaviour Difficulties
Advanced Studies in Motivation and Learning
Part Two
Research Pathway
30 credits of research methods course(s).
Indigenous Research Methodologies
Mixed Methods Research in Education
Quantitative Research in Education
Qualitative Research in Education
Thesis Part I (45 credits)
Thesis Part II (45 credits)
Coursework Pathway
15 credits of research methods course(s).
Indigenous Research Methodologies
Mixed Methods Research in Education
Quantitative Research in Education
Qualitative Research in Education
Professional Inquiry
Graduates can contribute positively to the practice of special and inclusive education in a range of contexts, including early years, primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, and government and non-government organisations.
Insurance/year: 810 NZD
