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Qualification Regulations
Part I
These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.
Part II
Admission
1. Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Education shall:
(a) hold a New Zealand Diploma or Higher Diploma of Teaching, or approved equivalent; or
(b) have completed at least two full-time years of approved relevant experience in an educational context, or approved equivalent.
Qualification requirements
2. Candidates for the Bachelor of Education shall follow a flexible programme of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 360 credits, comprising:
(a) not more than 150 credits at 100 level;
(b) at least 75 credits at 300 level;
and including:
(c) the core courses listed in Schedule A for the qualification;
(d) the remaining courses from Schedules B and C for the qualification;
(e) up to 75 credits from schedules for other qualifications offered by the University, with the approval of the College PVC or nominee.
3. Candidates who hold previous qualifications in teaching and/or education may have them assessed for credit to the Bachelor of Education. Such candidates shall follow an approved programme of study consisting of at least 120 credits, including the requirements of at least one major.
Specialisations
4. The Bachelor of Education may be completed with or without specialisation.
5. Candidates must complete the requirements of a major by passing at least 90 credits in one majoring subject, including:
(a) at least 15 credits at 100 level;
(b) at least 30 credits at 200 level;
(c) at least 45 credits at 300 level.
6. The requirements for each major are set out in Schedule B of the Qualification.
7. Candidates may complete a double major by meeting all of the requirements of both majors.
8. Candidates may include a minor in the Bachelor of Education by passing at least 60 credits for one of majors listed in Schedule B, including:
(a) no more than 15 credits at 100 level;
(b) at least 15 credits at 300 level.
9. No course may be credited to both a major and a minor.
10. Minors may be included from any undergraduate degree within the University for which recognised minors are specified. Where the minor is from another undergraduate degree the regulations of that programme for the minor will apply.
Completion requirements
11. Any timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates will apply.
Schedule for the Bachelor of Education
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
- Courses
- Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
- Course code
- Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- Credits
- Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- Specialisations
- Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.
Schedule A: Core courses
Course code: 254101 An Introduction to Social and Cultural Studies in Education credits 15
A critical examination of social, cultural, political, historical and philosophical influences on the development of education in Aotearoa/New Zealand and internationally.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254304 Critical Theories of Education credits 15
Education as an everyday practice is the focus for critical theories of education. This course explores ways education has been theorized as a practice of liberation as well as a practice of oppression. Students will use these concepts to examine the role of education in shaping the social structure of Aotearoa New Zealand.
View full course detailsCourse code: 256201 Educational Psychology credits 15
An examination of the contribution of psychology to an understanding of educational processes with a focus on the learner, learning processes and instruction. Issues of theory, research and application will be studied in a variety of educational situations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 263301 Learning and Motivation credits 15
A study of contemporary theory and research on motivation in educational contexts with emphasis on implications for learning and for educational practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 263331 Assessment and Learning credits 15
Assessment concepts and procedures for learning and teaching, the construction and use of educational assessments, and contemporary issues in evaluation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 267390 Educational Research Literacy credits 15
This course takes an applied orientation to educational research literacy through an understanding of diverse educational research methodologies and how research findings are presented to the public.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275102 Human Development credits 15
An introduction to the study of lifespan human development and learning within changing social and physical contexts.
View full course detailsSchedule B: Majors
Early Years Education (90 credits)
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Course code: 265374 Leadership in Early Childhood credits 15
An examination of issues in theory and practice in educational leadership in early childhood services in the Aotearoa/New Zealand context.
View full course detailsInclusive Education (90 credits)
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Course code: 249384 Consultation and Collaboration in Inclusive Education credits 15
An examination of methods and practices used in a consultative approach to assist learners with special needs in an inclusive educational environment.
View full course detailsTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (90 credits)
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This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
Course code: 172232 Language and Society in New Zealand credits 15
An introduction to sociolinguistics with particular reference to New Zealand: focussing on language and social interaction, regional and social variation in language use, bilingualism and the status of minority languages, and the sociolinguistics of te Reo Māori.
View full course detailsCourse code: 172233 Language Learning Processes credits 15
An introduction to approaches and theories in applied linguistics with particular focus on language learning processes.
View full course detailsCourse code: 172239 Language and Culture credits 15
An examination of the interrelationship between/of language and culture through a study of various elements of language, language use and language acquisition in a wide range of cultural contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 257370 Teaching Learners of English as Another Language credits 15
A reflective approach to developing effective skills in the teaching of English as another language (TESOL), including assessment, planning, and the design of resource materials. Students will explore strategies for facilitating language learning in a range of specific contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 257375 Learning English as Another Language credits 15
A specialised study of the skills and processes involved in learning English as another language (ESOL) and the factors affecting success. Consideration will be given to the variety of learners in New Zealand; the interrelationship between language, culture and world-view; current theories on second language learning; and the analysis of the spoken and written language of new learners of English.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219304 Intercultural Communication credits 15
This course compares the communication behaviours of different cultures. Students will develop skills that help them analyse and address intercultural conflicts and issues, and gain skills that allow them to communicate effectively in intercultural contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254337 Teaching and Learning with Pasifika Peoples in NZ credits 15
An examination of the educational experiences of Pasifika peoples in New Zealand in formal and informal settings both in the past and present with a focus on effective teaching and learning practices.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254377 Teaching and Learning Languages up to Year 10 credits 15
This course provides students with an overview of the theory and practice of teaching languages in New Zealand schools up to Year 10 level.
View full course detailsWithout Specialisation (360 credits)
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This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
Core courses
Course code: 254101 An Introduction to Social and Cultural Studies in Education credits 15
A critical examination of social, cultural, political, historical and philosophical influences on the development of education in Aotearoa/New Zealand and internationally.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254304 Critical Theories of Education credits 15
Education as an everyday practice is the focus for critical theories of education. This course explores ways education has been theorized as a practice of liberation as well as a practice of oppression. Students will use these concepts to examine the role of education in shaping the social structure of Aotearoa New Zealand.
View full course detailsCourse code: 256201 Educational Psychology credits 15
An examination of the contribution of psychology to an understanding of educational processes with a focus on the learner, learning processes and instruction. Issues of theory, research and application will be studied in a variety of educational situations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 263301 Learning and Motivation credits 15
A study of contemporary theory and research on motivation in educational contexts with emphasis on implications for learning and for educational practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 263331 Assessment and Learning credits 15
Assessment concepts and procedures for learning and teaching, the construction and use of educational assessments, and contemporary issues in evaluation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 267390 Educational Research Literacy credits 15
This course takes an applied orientation to educational research literacy through an understanding of diverse educational research methodologies and how research findings are presented to the public.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275102 Human Development credits 15
An introduction to the study of lifespan human development and learning within changing social and physical contexts.
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Course code: 172232 Language and Society in New Zealand credits 15
An introduction to sociolinguistics with particular reference to New Zealand: focussing on language and social interaction, regional and social variation in language use, bilingualism and the status of minority languages, and the sociolinguistics of te Reo Māori.
View full course detailsCourse code: 172233 Language Learning Processes credits 15
An introduction to approaches and theories in applied linguistics with particular focus on language learning processes.
View full course detailsCourse code: 172239 Language and Culture credits 15
An examination of the interrelationship between/of language and culture through a study of various elements of language, language use and language acquisition in a wide range of cultural contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219304 Intercultural Communication credits 15
This course compares the communication behaviours of different cultures. Students will develop skills that help them analyse and address intercultural conflicts and issues, and gain skills that allow them to communicate effectively in intercultural contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 249384 Consultation and Collaboration in Inclusive Education credits 15
An examination of methods and practices used in a consultative approach to assist learners with special needs in an inclusive educational environment.
View full course detailsCourse code: 253250 Counselling Principles and Practice credits 15
An examination of the fundamental principles of counselling, with particular emphasis on the central assumptions, theoretical constructs and applications of major approaches.
View full course detailsCourse code: 253255 Cultural Issues in Counselling credits 15
An examination of selected cultural issues relevant to counselling theory and process.
View full course detailsCourse code: 253353 Guidance Principles and Practice credits 15
An examination of the fundamental principles of guidance. Guidance practice is studied, focusing on roles, organisation and intervention procedures.
View full course detailsCourse code: 253355 Professional Issues in Counselling credits 15
An in-depth consideration of significant professional issues in the field of counselling.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254102 Introduction to Professional and Ethical Practice in Education and Health Contexts credits 15
An introduction to the practice of professionals working with individuals and families who have multicultural backgrounds and diverse needs within education and health settings.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254103 Learning in the Digital Age credits 15
An introduction to the relationship between learning and digital technologies within formal, non-formal and informal settings. An emphasis is placed on the changing conceptions of literacy in the digital age.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254203 Sociologically Imagining Education credits 15
This course explores the sociology of education by critically inquiring into the relationship between personal experience, education and society. Students will be introduced to primary sociological concepts like race, class and gender to critically reflect on education.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254330 Philosophy for Children credits 15
An introduction to the history, theory and practices of encouraging children to think philosophically.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254336 Learning in the Digital World credits 15
This course is an exploration of what it means to be a learner in digital social worlds.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254337 Teaching and Learning with Pasifika Peoples in NZ credits 15
An examination of the educational experiences of Pasifika peoples in New Zealand in formal and informal settings both in the past and present with a focus on effective teaching and learning practices.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254377 Teaching and Learning Languages up to Year 10 credits 15
This course provides students with an overview of the theory and practice of teaching languages in New Zealand schools up to Year 10 level.
View full course detailsCourse code: 257370 Teaching Learners of English as Another Language credits 15
A reflective approach to developing effective skills in the teaching of English as another language (TESOL), including assessment, planning, and the design of resource materials. Students will explore strategies for facilitating language learning in a range of specific contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 257375 Learning English as Another Language credits 15
A specialised study of the skills and processes involved in learning English as another language (ESOL) and the factors affecting success. Consideration will be given to the variety of learners in New Zealand; the interrelationship between language, culture and world-view; current theories on second language learning; and the analysis of the spoken and written language of new learners of English.
View full course detailsCourse code: 258301 Language, Literacy and Cognitive Development credits 15
A critical study of contemporary research on language, literacy and cognitive development particularly in the context of growing up in New Zealand in diverse cultural contexts (including Māori) and with reference to Treaty of Waitangi considerations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 262339 The Education of Gifted and Talented Students credits 15
A study of conceptual issues associated with the education of the gifted and talented in a multicultural context. Methods of identification and educational programmes for children with special abilities are examined as well as contemporary issues.
View full course detailsCourse code: 265374 Leadership in Early Childhood credits 15
An examination of issues in theory and practice in educational leadership in early childhood services in the Aotearoa/New Zealand context.
View full course detailsCourse code: 269232 Multicultural Education credits 15
Education in multicultural societies. An examination of the significance of language and culture to learning and teaching through the study of policy, practices and processes, with special references to the New Zealand situation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 269332 Māori Issues in Education credits 15
A study of relationships between cultural values and education and of the extent of Māori educational needs and aspirations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 269372 Understanding Migrant Cultures in Aotearoa/New Zealand credits 15
A study of immigrants and immigration in Aotearoa/New Zealand with a focus on developing effective cross-cultural teaching skills.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275202 Development through Relationships credits 15
Investigates lifespan development within the context of relationships from an attachment perspective.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275203 Development in Childhood credits 15
An examination of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development during infancy and childhood in diverse contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275204 Adult Development credits 15
A consideration of the developmental characteristics of adults in various contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275208 Development in Adolescence credits 15
An examination of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development during adolescence and emerging adulthood in diverse contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275304 Development of Gender credits 15
An in-depth study of gender development across the lifespan, including consideration of biological, sociological, and developmental perspectives of gender.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275320 Risk and Resilience across the Lifespan credits 15
An applied study of human development, examining risk, protective, and promotive factors which contribute to resilience and positive developmental outcomes across the lifespan.
View full course detailsCourse code: 276396 Mathematics in the Middle Years credits 15
This course examines the development of mathematics knowledge in the middle years with a focus on the development of students' mathematical thinking and understanding of rational numbers, algebra, geometry and measurement, and statistics.
View full course detailsSchedule C: Elective courses
Course code: 172232 Language and Society in New Zealand credits 15
An introduction to sociolinguistics with particular reference to New Zealand: focussing on language and social interaction, regional and social variation in language use, bilingualism and the status of minority languages, and the sociolinguistics of te Reo Māori.
View full course detailsCourse code: 172233 Language Learning Processes credits 15
An introduction to approaches and theories in applied linguistics with particular focus on language learning processes.
View full course detailsCourse code: 172239 Language and Culture credits 15
An examination of the interrelationship between/of language and culture through a study of various elements of language, language use and language acquisition in a wide range of cultural contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 249384 Consultation and Collaboration in Inclusive Education credits 15
An examination of methods and practices used in a consultative approach to assist learners with special needs in an inclusive educational environment.
View full course detailsCourse code: 253250 Counselling Principles and Practice credits 15
An examination of the fundamental principles of counselling, with particular emphasis on the central assumptions, theoretical constructs and applications of major approaches.
View full course detailsCourse code: 253255 Cultural Issues in Counselling credits 15
An examination of selected cultural issues relevant to counselling theory and process.
View full course detailsCourse code: 253353 Guidance Principles and Practice credits 15
An examination of the fundamental principles of guidance. Guidance practice is studied, focusing on roles, organisation and intervention procedures.
View full course detailsCourse code: 253355 Professional Issues in Counselling credits 15
An in-depth consideration of significant professional issues in the field of counselling.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254102 Introduction to Professional and Ethical Practice in Education and Health Contexts credits 15
An introduction to the practice of professionals working with individuals and families who have multicultural backgrounds and diverse needs within education and health settings.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254103 Learning in the Digital Age credits 15
An introduction to the relationship between learning and digital technologies within formal, non-formal and informal settings. An emphasis is placed on the changing conceptions of literacy in the digital age.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254203 Sociologically Imagining Education credits 15
This course explores the sociology of education by critically inquiring into the relationship between personal experience, education and society. Students will be introduced to primary sociological concepts like race, class and gender to critically reflect on education.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254330 Philosophy for Children credits 15
An introduction to the history, theory and practices of encouraging children to think philosophically.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254336 Learning in the Digital World credits 15
This course is an exploration of what it means to be a learner in digital social worlds.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254337 Teaching and Learning with Pasifika Peoples in NZ credits 15
An examination of the educational experiences of Pasifika peoples in New Zealand in formal and informal settings both in the past and present with a focus on effective teaching and learning practices.
View full course detailsCourse code: 254377 Teaching and Learning Languages up to Year 10 credits 15
This course provides students with an overview of the theory and practice of teaching languages in New Zealand schools up to Year 10 level.
View full course detailsCourse code: 257370 Teaching Learners of English as Another Language credits 15
A reflective approach to developing effective skills in the teaching of English as another language (TESOL), including assessment, planning, and the design of resource materials. Students will explore strategies for facilitating language learning in a range of specific contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 257375 Learning English as Another Language credits 15
A specialised study of the skills and processes involved in learning English as another language (ESOL) and the factors affecting success. Consideration will be given to the variety of learners in New Zealand; the interrelationship between language, culture and world-view; current theories on second language learning; and the analysis of the spoken and written language of new learners of English.
View full course detailsCourse code: 258301 Language, Literacy and Cognitive Development credits 15
A critical study of contemporary research on language, literacy and cognitive development particularly in the context of growing up in New Zealand in diverse cultural contexts (including Māori) and with reference to Treaty of Waitangi considerations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 262339 The Education of Gifted and Talented Students credits 15
A study of conceptual issues associated with the education of the gifted and talented in a multicultural context. Methods of identification and educational programmes for children with special abilities are examined as well as contemporary issues.
View full course detailsCourse code: 269232 Multicultural Education credits 15
Education in multicultural societies. An examination of the significance of language and culture to learning and teaching through the study of policy, practices and processes, with special references to the New Zealand situation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 269332 Māori Issues in Education credits 15
A study of relationships between cultural values and education and of the extent of Māori educational needs and aspirations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 269372 Understanding Migrant Cultures in Aotearoa/New Zealand credits 15
A study of immigrants and immigration in Aotearoa/New Zealand with a focus on developing effective cross-cultural teaching skills.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275202 Development through Relationships credits 15
Investigates lifespan development within the context of relationships from an attachment perspective.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275203 Development in Childhood credits 15
An examination of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development during infancy and childhood in diverse contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275204 Adult Development credits 15
A consideration of the developmental characteristics of adults in various contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275208 Development in Adolescence credits 15
An examination of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development during adolescence and emerging adulthood in diverse contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275304 Development of Gender credits 15
An in-depth study of gender development across the lifespan, including consideration of biological, sociological, and developmental perspectives of gender.
View full course detailsCourse code: 275320 Risk and Resilience across the Lifespan credits 15
An applied study of human development, examining risk, protective, and promotive factors which contribute to resilience and positive developmental outcomes across the lifespan.
View full course detailsCourse code: 276396 Mathematics in the Middle Years credits 15
This course examines the development of mathematics knowledge in the middle years with a focus on the development of students' mathematical thinking and understanding of rational numbers, algebra, geometry and measurement, and statistics.
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