Overview

The Education - Teaching and Learning major at Massey University is about the deep understanding of the principles and practices of effective learning and teaching at the core of what it means to be an effective teacher and learner.

The Master of Education (Teaching and Learning) is an advanced-level professional degree. It is focused on providing a platform for teachers and other educational professionals to consider, reflect on and change what they do in relation to important elements of their work. That includes curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment. This qualification is designed to develop:

your philosophy as a teacher or educator
classroom practice that caters for learners’ needs
equitable classroom practices including literacies, cultural diversity and inclusion

your capacity to be informed by scholarly work and to integrate it meaningfully into your own practice.

Career

An MEd (Teaching and Learning) can lead to numerous opportunities, professionally and in voluntary positions in the community. Your skills and specialist teaching knowledge will always be highly valued.

Where will your skills take you with an MEd (Teaching and Learning)?

Your skills will be in demand. Our graduates who hold recognised teaching qualifications work in many educational areas (or pursue career paths) such as:

early childhood teacher
primary school teacher
secondary school teacher.

Our graduates also work in roles including:

education adviser
tertiary lecturer

trainer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Facing Big Questions in Education

Enhancing Teacher Learning and Mentoring

Advanced Studies in Motivation and Learning

Assessment for Learning and Teaching

Adolescent Learning and Engagement

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Education Educational Research Teaching View 4 other Masters in Teaching in New Zealand

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enter the Master of Education (Teaching and Learning) you will 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
any other bachelor’s 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
any other bachelor’s 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
If you do not have a Bachelor of Education or equivalent, you will need to supply a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV). Your CV should show your strong interest in knowledge and practice of pedagogy (teaching and learning).
verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all other universities
you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

36640 NZD / year

≈ 36640 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7609 NZD / year

≈ 7609 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $8,149.50 to $10,364.50
International: $53,030 to $66,150

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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