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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Education (Coursework)

Course code: #AK1053

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Education (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $33,600 NZD

  • Application fee

    $150 NZD

  • Duration

    1.5 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    69.5 out of 100

Highlights
Dissertation

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 26-February-2023 2023-02-26
Winter-July 16-July-2023 2023-07-16
Fall-February 26-February-2024 2024-02-26
Winter-July 16-July-2024 2024-07-16

Overview

Master of Education

The Master of Education at AUT is designed to help education professionals engage with advanced knowledge, critical analysis, and research skills in the broader area of education.

The programme offers flexibility, has a simple structure, and enables students to pursue an area of interest through research

It aims to prepare students to undertake research in education. 

This is not a teaching qualification and it does not lead to registration as a teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Specializations

  • Educational Leadership
  • Higher Education

You can also complete the Master of Education without a specialization.

 

What you study

You need a total of 180 points to successfully complete the Master of Education, including completing either a dissertation or a thesis where you can explore a topic of your interest.

You must gain an average grade of B- in the courses prior to enrolment in the dissertation or thesis, otherwise your points will be reassigned to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$46,240

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,804
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,640
Tuition 1 person $33,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
  • Official academic transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency (If Available)
  • Relevant work/research experience (If required)
  • A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation
  • A CV and Letter of Intent

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
7
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
19
listening
27
writing
20
speaking
19
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
65
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
185
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not meet the English language requirements for entry into an AUT programme, you can study English here.

Language courses at AUT International House:

AUT International House is an English language school next to the AUT City Campus. It is part of AUT and offers a range of qualifications, including GIE – the AUT university entrance and preparation programme.

On-campus academic English courses (GIE and IELTS Full-time) at International House:

1) GIE (academic preparation and university entrance programme)

The GIE programme prepares you for entry into most AUT programmes (some health and education programmes require IELTS).

Entry requirement:

IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading and Writing and no less than 5.0 in Speaking and Listening

2) IELTS Full-time

Entry requirement:

There is a different entry requirements for each level of the IELTS course.

  • Level 1: you need IELTS 4.5 with a minimum band score of 4.0
  • Level 2: you need IELTS 5.5 with a minimum band score of 5.0

 

You can also use IELTS Indicator and TOEFL Special Home Edition to meet English language requirements, except for programmes that require an IELTS score higher than the standard or for any doctoral programmes.


Academic background and requirement

  • A relevant bachelor's degree with a B (69.50-74.49%) grade average or higher in level 7 courses (or equivalent)
  • A CV and Letter of Intent

 

To enroll in one of the specializations in the Master of Education you must have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience or approval of the programme leader.

Career opportunities

  • Community education officer
  • Early years teacher
  • Education administrator
  • Education consultant
  • Further education teacher
  • Learning mentor
  • Primary school teacher
  • Secondary school teacher

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