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Specialise in Inclusive Education for your Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Massey
All students have the right to access education and have their individual needs met. As classrooms become more diverse, inclusive education becomes more challenging.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Inclusive Education) is for teachers who want to work in the field of inclusive and special education. The diploma will provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support teachers and students with diverse learning needs. You’ll learn more about working in collaborative teams to support all learners to succeed in an inclusive education system.
Your qualification options
Please note that the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Inclusive Education) does not qualify you to be a teacher in New Zealand. If you wish to become a teacher, see the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Inclusive Education is a good fit if you:
- already have a bachelor’s degree and some professional or teaching experience
- want to support the inclusion of all children in the classroom and meet their diverse learning needs
- enjoy being up-to-date with the latest developments in special and inclusive education theory and practice.
Planning information
Completing an endorsement is not compulsory.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Inclusive Education) requires 120 credits.
If you study full-time, you’ll take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.
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.
Core courses for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education
As well as the specialisation courses listed below, this qualification has core courses that you will need to complete.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education core courses
Inclusive Education courses
Endorsement courses
Course code: 249733 Mana Ōrite in Education 30 credits
A critical study of equity through the framework of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
View full course detailsCourse code: 249734 Equity and Inclusion in Education 30 credits
A critical study of equity and inclusion in education through a human rights lens.
View full course detailsCourse code: 249742 Neurodiversity in Education 30 credits
A critical study of neurodiversity and its implications and applications in education.
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 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Inclusive Education) you will:
- have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Education, or equivalent; or
- have been awarded or qualified for any other bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and hold a professional qualification in teaching; or
- have been awarded or qualified for any other bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and have professional experience relevant to the intended postgraduate subject.
You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
You may be required to provide evidence of sufficient background experience.
If you hold any other bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have no professional qualification in teaching you will need to provide a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) to support your application.
International students
There is one intake each year for study commencing in February.
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
Search our scholarships and awardsFees 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
Graduates contribute positively to the practice of special and inclusive education in a range of contexts, including early years, primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, and government and non-government organisations.
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.
Related study options
Inclusive Education – Master of Education
The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) will take your teaching career to the next level. Gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support teachers and students to succeed in an inclusive education system.
Without Specialisation – Master of Specialist Teaching
If you’re keen to work with diverse learners and their teachers, then a Master of Specialist Teaching is for you.
Useful planning information
Key information for students
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