Program Overview
The Educational Leadership at The University of Waikato is a MEd programme in Education over 18 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 Educational Leadership 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Leadership 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
- Educational Leadership: Organisational Development
- Educational Leadership: Issues and Perspectives
- Research Methods OR
- Kaupapa Maori Research
- Directed Study
- Dissertation
- Education Thesis
- Education Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Criteria
- Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent (eg.GradDipT) with at least a B average in 300 level papers
- Bachelor of Teaching (Hons)
- Postgraduate Diploma (Education) with at least a B average
- Postgraduate Diploma (Educational Leadership) with at least a B average.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Waikato 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 The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato
New Zealand
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
