Overview

The Master of Education (Early Years) at Massey University 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 programmes
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.

Why study with us?

Join us to take your learning to the next level and achieve your goals in education.

You will:

challenge and build your knowledge
enjoy extensive networking opportunities with other early years educators
focus on children from birth to eight, including the transition to school
have the opportunity to conduct, participate in and access current and relevant research in a supportive environment
choose from specialist and specific topics designed for your context
benefit from Massey University’s extensive experience in online, blended and distance qualifications
collaborate with our outstanding staff to advance your interests and engage in active research

contribute to the New Zealand knowledge base in early years education.

Career

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 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Psychology Early Childhood Education View 26 other Masters in Education 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Required

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. See below for more details.

Tuition Fee

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International

53030 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53030 NZD per year during 24 months.
National

7555 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7555 NZD per year during 24 months.

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Education (Early Years).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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