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Arts - Education

Massey University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #19
Tuition USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery Online
Location Palmerston North, New Zealand
Language English

Program Overview

The Arts - Education at Massey University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Arts - Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Arts - Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Facing Big Questions in Education
  2. Educational Issues Among Pacific Islands Peoples in New Zealand
  3. Educational Policy Analysis
  4. Evaluation of Educational Organisations
  5. Management of Human Resources in Educational Organisations
  6. Trends in E-Learning
  7. Advanced Studies in Motivation and Learning
  8. Young Children and Their Families
  9. Mana Motuhake: contemporary Issues in Maori and Indigenous Education
  10. Quantitative Research in Education
  11. Qualitative Research in Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements

  • You will have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in Education
  • You will have completed a Bachelor’s degree, with a minor in Education, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Arts endorsed in Education
  • You will have completed a Bachelor’s degree, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Arts endorsed in Education
For more information, please visit programme website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Massey University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Massey University

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Massey University

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Massey University(Māori:Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is apublicresearch universityinNew Zealandthat provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses inAuckland,Palmerston North,...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months