Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Graduate Diploma

With Massey's Postgraduate Diploma in Education, you'll learn how to critically apply theory and research. You'll understand the complex dimensions of current educational issues, practices and/or policies in particular contexts.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

About this course

With Massey's Postgraduate Diploma in Education, you'll learn how to critically apply theory and research. You'll understand the complex dimensions of current educational issues, practices and/or policies in particular contexts. By reflecting on research, you'll demonstrate skill in analysis, synthesis, and critical evaluation of teaching and learning.

Entry requirements

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Education you will:

have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Education, or equivalent, or
have been awarded or qualified for any other bachelor's degree or equivalent, and hold a professional qualification in teaching, or
have been awarded or qualified for any other bachelor's degree or equivalent and have professional experience relevant to the intended postgraduate subject.

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

You may be required to provide evidence of sufficient background experience.

If you hold any other bachelor's degree or equivalent and have no professional qualification in teaching you will need to provide a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) to support your application.

Career pathways

When you have graduated, you will be able to enhance and advance your career relevant to your specialisation, in areas such as:

early childhood teaching
primary school teaching
secondary school teaching
TESOL settings
kaiwhakaako Maori
special education
training and development roles within organisations (e.g. teaching hospitals, businesses, community organisations, libraries)
leadership roles in centres/schools and post-school settings
learning and instructional design
counselling and guidance
educational psychology.

Credit for prior study or work

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
contact us through the Enquire button on this page.