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Master of Education (Thesis)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Through UC's Master of Education (Thesis) (MEd(Thesis)), you will be able to expand your educational practice by completing original research in an area of education, from policy to current methodologies to new and emerging theories.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
MEd(Thesis)
Domestic Fees
$7,419 per year / $14,838 total

About this course

Through UC's Master of Education (Thesis) (MEd(Thesis)), you will be able to expand your educational practice by completing original research in an area of education, from policy to current methodologies to new and emerging theories.

Those interested in coursework-based studies and professional development opportunities may consider the Master of Education.

Please note this qualification is not a pathway to teacher registration. If you wish to study to become a registered teacher, check out our Initial Teacher Education qualifications.

Entry requirements

You will need to have either an honours or postgraduate diploma degree in Education, or an equivalent degree, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Education (Thesis) or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Gaining advanced research skills through this degree will put you in good standing to help develop educational practice, policy, theory, and technologies, and create better learning opportunities for future students.

Useful information:

  • Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student and graduate profiles.
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  • For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pokai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
  • Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
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