An internationally recognised master’s degree from The University of Auckland is an effective demonstration of your knowledge and understanding of education.
Programme Highlights
- Pursue in-depth research in an educational area of your choice
- Work closely with university staff who are specialists in their field
Opportunities
Having a postgraduate degree will give you an advantage in the employment market. If you complete an MA in Education with First Class or Second Class (Division One) Honours, you have the opportunity of applying to enter the EdD or PhD programme.
Content
This degree enables you to pursue postgraduate study in Adult and Higher Education; Cultural and Policy Studies in Education, including Philosophy, History and Sociology of Education; Educational Psychology; Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology; Māori Education; Literacy Education; and Research and Evaluation. Students may choose the research option in which either a thesis or research portfolio has to be completed. Alternatively, students can choose courses from the areas listed above. You may be approved to include up to 30 points from 700 level courses in other subjects.
Programme Structure
Prerequiste: A BA(Hons) in Education
Requirement:
Research Masters
- 120 points: EDUC 796 thesis or EDUC 797 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
- 120 points from EDUC 702-790, EDPROFST 720, 721
Length
One year full-time study or up to two years part-time study (research option) or up to four years part-time study (taught option).
Study location
Offered as weekly face-to-face courses at Epsom Campus. Some courses are offered at Tai Tokerau Campus.
Fees
Updated tuition fee information will be available at www.auckland.ac.nz/fees.
You may be eligible to apply for Faculty of Education fees bursaries. Call The University of Auckland on 0800 61 62 63 for more information.
For more information
For more information please refer to the 2008 "Arts Postgraduate Guide" available by phoning The University of Auckland on 0800 61 62 63, or from the Arts Students’ Centre, Room 416-418, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street, Auckland or visit: www.arts.auckland.ac.nz
Entry Criteria
In order to be admitted to this programme,
a student needs to have:
- completed the requirements for theDegree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in the intended subject, with at least Second Class Honours Second Division, or an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative
and - passed the specified prerequisite courses for one of the subjects listed in the Master of Arts Schedule
and - have approval from the relevant Head of Department or Programme Coordinator.
Supplementary Information
Supplementary Information Form (Postgraduate awards and Graduate Diplomas in Education) (402kB)
