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Regulations - Education And Social Work


The Degree of Master of Education – MEd

The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for:

either

a (i) the Postgraduate Diploma in Education from this University, or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher

or

(ii) the Degree of Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) from this University, or an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher

or

b (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University, or an equivalent qualification recognised for teacher registration as approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5 or higher

or

(ii) the Degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Education from this University, or an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher

or

(iii) an equivalent qualification in education, as approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher

or

(iv) (a) a Bachelors degree from this University or its equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) the Postgraduate Certificate in Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded

or

(v) (a) a relevant professional qualification in education as approved by Senate or its representative, with at least two years of relevant professional experience as approved by the Head of School

and

(b) the Postgraduate Certificate in Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

2 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve the admission of a student who has extensive, relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent to the requirements in Regulation 1b.

3 No student with the Degree of Master of Arts in Education from this University may be admitted to this degree unless permitted by Senate or its representative.

Duration and Total Points Value

4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b or 2 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

Structure and Content

6 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Education Schedule.

7 A student who has to complete 180 points for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses in this degree. If the Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment for the Master of Education cannot be continued.

8 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Reassignment

9 A student who has to complete 180 points for this degree and who does not achieve the required Grade Point Average in the first 60 points of taught courses may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Education to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Thesis

10 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The thesis topic must be approved by the relevant Academic Head or nominee or Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment.

c The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Transfer from Postgraduate Certificate in Education

11 A student who has passed courses towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Education may reassign those courses to this degree provided that the Postgraduate Certificate in Education has not been awarded.

Distinction / Honours / Merit

12 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Variations

13 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

Amendment

14 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.

Master of Education (MEd) Schedule

A student who has to complete 120 points must satisfy the following requirements:

Prerequisite: at least 30 points from EDPRAC 751, EDPROFST 700, 754, 757, EDUC 735, 787, EDUCSW 700, 701

Requirement:

Research Masters

120 points: EDPROFST 796 Thesis or EDPROFM 796 Thesis

A student who has to complete 180 points must satisfy the following requirements:

Requirement:

Research Masters

30 points from EDUC 787, EDUCSW 700, 701

60 points from EDCURRIC 700–706, 709, 721–723, 725, 728, 729, 740, 750, 763, 791, EDPRAC 750–752, EDPROF 706–709, 724, 725, 732, 759, EDPROFM 700–702, EDPROFST 700–708, 714–755, 760–780, 782–788, EDUC 702–765, 767, 776, 777, 787, 791, EDUCM 739, SOCCHFAM 700, 734, SOCCLEAD 706

90 points: EDUC 792 or 794 Thesis or EDUCM 794 or 795 Thesis

Specialisations available:


Early Childhood

Taught Masters

60 points: EDUC 713, 767

90 points from EDPROF 709, EDPROFST 716, 717, 751, 765

30 points from EDUC 742, EDUCSW 700 or other 700 level courses approved by the Programme Director

Research Masters

60 points from EDPROF 709, EDPROFST 716, 717, 751, 765, EDUC 713, 767

30 points: EDUCSW 700

90 points: EDUC 792 or 794 Thesis or EDUCM 794 or 795 Thesis


Inclusive Education

Research Masters

Requirement:

60 points: EDPROFST 734, EDUC 759

30 points from EDUC 787, EDUCSW 700, 701

90 points: EDUC 792 or 794 Thesis or EDUCM 794 or 795 Thesis

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