Master of Education- Early Years

Massey University

The Master of Education Early Years is of particular value for early childhood educators and early years teachers. It will also be valuable for facilitators of early childhood professional development tertiary teachers in early childhood educationearly years qualifications other professionals involved in the education of young children from birth to 8. This qualification builds upon prior knowledge and experience in early years educational settings. It also supports you to develop your understandings and teaching practices through engagement with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, research, theory and other professionals. Why study with us Join us to take your learning to the next level and achieve your goals in education. You will challenge and build your knowledge enjoy extensive networking opportunities with other early years educators focus on children from birth to 8, including the transition to school consider and reflect on your role in supporting Te Tiriti-led practice in education have the opportunity to conduct, participate in and access current and relevant research in a supportive environment choose from specialist and specific topics designed for your context benefit from Massey Universitys extensive experience in online, blended and distance qualifications collaborate with our outstanding staff to advance your interests and engage in active research contribute to the New Zealand knowledge base in early years education. Your qualification options The Master of Education does not qualify you to be a teacher in New Zealand. If you want to be a teacher, you will need to apply for the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching ECE or Primary, our accredited initial teacher education qualification. Further study If you want to be a teacher, you will also need to take a postgraduate teaching qualification.