Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Education is designed to help education professionals engage with advanced knowledge, critical analysis and research skills in the broader area of educational studies.
In your Letter of Intent outline your reasons for applying to the programme and any relevant professional experience. This is particularly important if you want to enrol in the Educational Leadership specialisation.
To enrol in the Educational Leadership specialisation in the Master of Education you must have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience or approval of the programme leader.
International student entry requirements
English language requirementsYou need a total of 180 points to successfully complete the Master of Education.
The programme offers the option of a coursework pathway or a research pathway:
*If you're interested in studying full-time and want to do the coursework pathway, you must start your studies in Semester 1.
1 Courses listed are those offered in 2022. To see the courses offered in 2023 and 2024, please contact the Postgraduate Administrator at pg.education@aut.ac.nz
* Relevant professional experience is necessary to take this course. Programme leader approval required.
The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Education are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.