Overview

The Education programme at the University of Waikato encompasses a broad range of options that reflect the far-reaching nature of the field.

Key facts

The University of Waikato produces educators who are interested in how knowledge, skills and values are constructed, accumulated, and conveyed through formal and informal means.

Along with subjects designed for students wanting to become teachers, the papers available in the subject Education provide opportunities for academic and professional development for those employed in the education sector. It is possible to plan a programme that is tailored to individuals' intellectual and/or professional needs.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Contemporary Educational Policies, Thought and Issues

Learners and Learning Across Educational Contexts

Curriculum, Pedagogies and Multiliteracies

Educational Assessment

Counselling and Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-17 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after the deadline may be accepted if space is available.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand
Tauranga, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission normally requires a bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the level 300 papers and:

a teaching qualification or a major or minor in any of the subjects offered in the Master of Education, or

substantial relevant experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39586 NZD / year

≈ 39586 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6080 NZD / year

≈ 6080 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic: $9,121 - $9,827 per year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Education.

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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