Study Master of Education and Learning (MEdLn) - Studies in Teacher Education at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Humanities
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Master of Education and Learning (MEdLn) - Studies in Teacher Education

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Master of Education and Learning (MEdLn) is designed to meet the professional development needs of teachers in the early childhood, primary, and secondary sectors, and to help teachers further develop their critical knowledge and understanding of issues related to teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand, including their own teaching practices. The programme is notable for its flexible nature, utilising digital technologies to ensure students can be available at times and places that suit them. The MEdLn (180 points) may be completed in eighteen months (two semesters of full-time study followed by completion of the Research Project or Professional Inquiry focusing on the area of endorsement), but will normally be completed in three years of part-time study (to be completed within eight years of admission) enabling teachers to continue teaching while they study. The MEdLn is available by distance learning. Students can choose the amount of research they include, focusing either on classroom-based research or research in education more broadly.

Which department am I in?

Division of Humanities

Study options

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees
NZ$43,785.00 (US$ 26,118) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

Otago,

9016, DUNEDIN, New Zealand

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees
NZ$43,785.00 (US$ 26,118) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/04/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

Otago,

9016, DUNEDIN, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities). Every applicant shall: have a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification; be registered to teach in New Zealand, or have an equivalent teaching qualification or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (humanities);have experience of or be currently working in a relevant field of education; and, present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B in the papers at the highest level in their qualifying programme.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The University of Otago

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS Rankings.

  • New Zealand’s No.1 university for academic performance
  • 96 percent of Otago graduates go into work or further study
  • Among the top five most beautiful campuses globally
  • Opportunity to apply for a three-year post-study work visa

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