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Specialise in Digital Education for your Master of Education at Massey
Everyday life is being fundamentally changed by digital technologies. Education is part of this change. Learning is no longer confined to a place or to traditional pathways of learning.
In the Master of Education (Digital Education), you will learn to analyse and critique digital education theory and practice. You’ll develop your understanding of the complexities of digital learning and teaching. You’ll also enhance the effectiveness of your digital teaching to improve students' learning within a safe and inclusive learning environment. You can conduct your own research in an aspect of digital education that interests you.
Your qualification options
The Master of Education does not qualify you to be a teacher. Explore education study options at Massey and the qualification you need to become a teacher in our education pathways tool.
Further study
If you want to be a teacher, you will also need to take a postgraduate teaching qualification.
A Master of Education in Digital Education is a good fit if you:
- want to understand digital education better
- want skills and knowledge in existing and emerging digital learning
- would like to conduct your own research in some aspect of digital education.
Planning information
The Master of Education (Digital Education) is a parts-based qualification. That means you must complete the first part, before moving to the second.
The maximum completion timeframe for the 180-credit Master of Education is five years.
Course work (professional inquiry) pathway
It is strongly recommended that all subject courses are completed first. The research methods courses should then be completed.
To progress to Part Two you will need a minimum B grade average in the first 120 credits of courses.
Research (thesis) pathway
It is strongly recommended that all subject courses are completed first. The research methods courses must then be completed.
To progress to Part Two you will achieve a minimum B+ grade average in the first 90 credits of courses.
Advanced entry
If you have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education you may may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Courses you can enrol in
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.
Compulsory courses
Course code: 261760 Digital Education and Design for Learning 30 credits
This course provides a framework for considering the design of digitally-enhanced learning situations (in formal, non-formal or professional contexts).
View full course detailsCourse code: 261764 Foundations of Digital Education 30 credits
This course offers an overview of the theories, concepts, principles and history, which underpin contemporary digital education, including historical links between emerging and earlier versions of digital education.
View full course detailsSubject courses: Coursework Pathway
Course code: 261765 Trends in Digital Education 30 credits
The course offers a critical overview of emerging trends, challenges and technological innovation in education.
View full course detailsCourse code: 261766 Teaching and Digital Education 30 credits
This course examines and critiques theoretical perspectives, principles and practices of teaching and learning with digital technologies.
View full course detailsEntry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Education (Digital Education) you will have been awarded or qualified for:
- the Bachelor of Education with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, or
- any other bachelor’s degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, and hold a professional qualification in teaching, or
- any other bachelor’s degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, and have professional experience relevant to the intended postgraduate subject, or
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or equivalent, with a grade average across all courses of at least B (coursework pathway) or at least a B+ (research pathway).
If you do not have a Bachelor of Education or equivalent, you will need to supply a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV). You need to have some leadership experience. You can list any instances where you have led people or projects, either at or outside school, perhaps in your current role. You need to be able to show two years of this type of experience.
If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
Research and coursework pathway
When you apply, you will choose either a research pathway or a coursework pathway
If you intend to do the research pathway (thesis) you will need to provide a short summary of your research interests (200 words or less) with your application.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Fees and scholarships
Fees, student loans and free fees scheme
Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.
There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
- Get an estimate of the tuition fees for your qualification
- View a list of non-tuition fees that may be payable
Already know which courses you're going to choose?
You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.
Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme and your eligibility on the Fees Free website. To use the site's eligibility checking tool, you will need your National Student Number.
Current and returning Massey students can find their National Student Number in the student portal.
- Student loans (StudyLink)
- Fees Free
- Student portal
Scholarship and award opportunities
- Institute of Education Postgraduate Pathway Scholarship
- Massey University Master's Research Scholarship
Fees disclaimer
This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice.
Careers and job opportunities
The skills and knowledge that the Master of Education (Digital Education) provides will enable you to pursue or advance your career in the diverse and fast-moving field of digital education.
Digital education professionals are needed in a wide variety of areas including:
- teaching
- industry
- government
- learning and instructional design
- defence force
- libraries
- academic and professional development
- health sector
- digital education research and policy development.
What our students say
“I learned a great deal from completing this degree; it has helped immensely with my chosen career path.”
“An MEd gives you a competitive edge, especially in the global marketplace. It has made a massive impact in my life and career.”
Accreditations and rankings
QS Ranking - Education
Massey is ranked in the world's top 250 universities for education in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings.
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