Program Overview
The Education at University of Canterbury is a Master programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 26,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,487 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Special Topic: Counselling Supervision and Reflective Practice
- Special Topic: Professional Counselling Practice
- Professional Counselling Practice
- Contemporary Approaches to Counselling
- Group Work: Process and Practice
- Solution Focused Theory and Skills
- Counselling Thesis
- Professional Counselling Research Portfolio
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Candidates for the 120 point pathway must have:
- completed either a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning with Honours, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent, with at least a B+ average
- applicants for the endorsement in Inclusive and Special Education must have qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education endorsed in Inclusive and Special Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching or equivalent.
Candidates for the 180 point pathway must have:
- qualified for a Bachelor\'s degree with a major in Education, Psychology, related discipline or an equivalent qualification; or
- qualified for any other degree of a New Zealand university, and hold a professional teaching qualification; or
- been admitted under Admission Ad Eundem Statum as entitled to enrol for the Master of Education.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 26,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,487 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 26,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,487 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Canterbury 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 University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
public research university in Christchurch, New Zealand
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
