Course details

Master of Education
NZQF Level 9

About the course

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.

This programme is for existing education practitioners, leaders and wider educational professionals who want to gain a master's level qualification in education. It offers the option of a coursework pathway or a research pathway. The coursework pathway consists of six courses, while the research pathway includes a dissertation or a thesis, and is suited to students interested in developing independent research skills in education.

The Master of Education is not a teaching qualification, and it does not lead to registration as a teacher.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • A relevant bachelor's degree with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses (or equivalent)

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and all other bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

About the provider


University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.


In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.


Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.


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