Overview

Massey University’s Master of Education - Early Years is of particular value for early childhood educators and early years teachers. It will also be valuable for:

facilitators of early childhood professional development
tertiary teachers in early childhood education/early years qualifications
other professionals involved in the education of young children from birth to eight.

This qualification builds upon prior knowledge and experience in early years educational settings. It also supports you to develop your understandings and teaching practices through engagement with research, theory and other professionals.

Career

The Master of Education (Early Years) can lead to numerous opportunities, professionally and in voluntary positions in the community. You may be enhancing your career or broadening your knowledge. Your skills and teaching knowledge will always be highly valued by yourself and others, as well as being applicable to your day-to-day work.

Where will Master of Education (Early Years) take you?

Use your skills to directly benefit your early years students. Master of Education (Early Years) graduates work in many educational areas such as:

early childhood settings – leadership and management
resource teacher – learning and behaviour
ministry roles
facilitation roles
professional development and in-service teacher education
social work
educational psychology
early intervention specialists
initial teacher education
deputy principals
curriculum or syndicate leaders in junior primary schools
initial teacher education provider.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quality in Early Years Education
Young Children and Their Families
Children's Play and Learning in an Intentional Teaching Practice
Advanced Studies on Learning in the Early Years

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

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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 (Early Years) 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
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).

If you do not have a Bachelor of Education or equivalent, you will need to supply a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV).

You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all other universities.

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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