Master of Education (Early Years)

Massey is ranked in the world’s top 150 universities for education in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking.

The Master of Education (Early Years) is of particular value for early childhood educators and early years teachers, facilitators of early childhood professional development, tertiary teachers in early childhood education/early years programmes and other professionals involved in the education of young children from birth to eight. This qualification builds upon prior knowledge and experience in early years educational settings and supports you to develop your understandings and teaching practices through engagement with 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 eight, including the transition to school
• 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 University’s 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

Please note that the Master of Education does not qualify you to be a teacher in New Zealand. If you want to be a teacher, you will also need to take a postgraduate teaching qualification. Please explore your options in our education pathways tool.