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
Make a difference in Māori education
Prepare to be at the forefront of learning and teaching with a Master of Education (Māori Education).
Current demographic trends indicate that Māori children will have an increased presence in the nation’s classrooms. The development of Māori education perspectives add a point of difference for Aotearoa New Zealand that is only just beginning to be understood.
Make an original contribution
Research on Māori education is still in the early stages of development so your master’s degree will give you the opportunity to make an original contribution to this exciting field. You’ll learn to critically evaluate relevant theory and research about Māori education, and design and conduct educational research using appropriate paradigms and methodologies.
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
Policy and Development in Māori Education
Mana Whanau: Whanau Engagement in Education
Subject courses
At least 30 credits (Coursework pathway) from:
Mana Motuhake: Contemporary Issues in Māori Education
Mana Kura: Leadership in Māori Education
Mana Matauranga: Indigeneity, Innovation and Information
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
You’ll gain skills and experience that will enhance and advance your career, relevant to your specialisation, in all education contexts.
Insurance/year: 810 NZD
