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The professional doctorate is a relatively new concept in New Zealand, but it is well understood in other parts of the world. The Doctor of Education (EdD) is perhaps the best known of the professional doctorates.

The emphasis is on the words professional and practice. People who do this doctorate are senior practitioners in their fields. They are people who are proven excellent scholars and who, although they may be already at the top of their profession, want to commit themselves to supporting and developing their profession through research.

The EdD has two compulsory components,  a research portfolio and a 60,000 word thesis.

The EdD graduate will:

• Be an experienced and competent professional practitioner;
• Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theoretical bases of empirical studies and professional practices in the relevant field of study to a level beyond that normally attained in masters programmes;
• Apply this knowledge and understanding in professional settings with the objective of enhancing the quality of teaching, learning and administration and the well-being of colleagues and students;
• Have produced advanced, original, applied research;
• Provide leadership at national and international levels in their field of practice; and
• Be able to present and defend their work in an appropriate academic and professional forum.

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The Doctor of Education is designed to meet the needs of educational practitioners. The programme addresses the nature and purpose of educational research, assists students in sharpening their research questions, and demands wide and critical reading. Discussion of key theoretical and methodological problems is fostered, and students are encouraged to engage in processes of peer review. Its purpose is to advance practitioners' capacity to question, analyse, critique and develop the profession and its practices.

The degree allows top educators to address questions and issues in educational research and professional practice at an advanced level. There are two major components to the degree: a Research Portfolio (completed in the first two years of the programme) and a Thesis (normally completed over two further years.)

The programme is organised around the study needs of full-time professionals in education and other related fields.

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A research doctorate in Education

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A research doctorate in Education

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This is the premier research degree. The degree normally takes 3 years of full-time study. It is the highest degree awarded by the University for research that is carried out under the supervision of staff members.

Candidates are required to make an original contribution to the field of study by empirical investigation, the formulation of theories, or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. The research is normally written up as a thesis. The thesis is required to demonstrate methods of research and scholarship; display intellectual independence; present arguments, findings and conclusions; make a substantial contribution to knowledge in a particular field and may include published papers or those that are intended for publication.

The PhD degree is awarded after the examination of a thesis (generally takes three years full-time) of supervised research and significant parts of the work should be worthy of publication at international level. Normally there are no taught classes for this qualification.

A Bachelors with Honours or Masters degree with at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required. Entrance is at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

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Do you want to make a significant contribution to the understanding of education? The Doctor of Philosophy (Education) allows you to deepen your knowledge in the field of education, and gives you a chance to produce a significant original contribution to the knowledge of the discipline.

This is your chance to be involved in sustained, independent study in your area of interest. The Doctor of Philosophy (Education) is a research degree at a considerably higher level than a masters degree. Your completed PhD thesis will be judged by independent experts, applying international standards.

Our academic staff have a range of research interests and international reputations for their own scholarship. They are available to supervise topics in educational leadership and management, higher education management and policy, history of education, philosophy of education, as well as sexuality/gender and education.

Unitec's New Zealand Action Research and Review Centre can offer additional support for your research project and supervise students employing an action research approach.

 

Applicants must:

Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.5 (with no band score lower than 6.0), or equivalent; and

Have satisfactorily completed advanced training in research, the execution of a research project and the writing of a report on that research, with a grade of B or better; and

Have completed postgraduate study in an appropriate discipline.

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The papers offered by the University of Waikato towards the Master of Arts (MA) have been designed to achieve the following particular outcomes involving mastery of content, acquisition of skills and development of attributes. Learning experiences are incorporated into the programme to bring about these desired outcomes, and assessment is designed to ensure that students have the opportunity to demonstrate their achievement. The generic capabilities developed by our graduates are of critical importance, as are specialist knowledge and skills.

The MA is an advanced one-year programme of study in an Arts discipline, which is intended for those students who want to deepen their knowledge of that subject, and which includes a substantial component of independent research.

There are subject areas within the MA and departments and individual staff members that have networks and relationships with a diverse range of business, community and other relevant sectors, the support and input of which are invaluable to the disciplines. These networks and relationships contribute to the learning of the students and to the ongoing development of the programmes. The breadth of experience, relevance and access to the community brings home to the students that what they are studying is a society of which we are part. These also ensure the students are informed by and about the wider society and world of which we are a part through research related teaching.

To be admitted to the MA, you must have completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (or the equivalent) in the same subject and must have achieved a satisfactory grade average - normally a B+ average or better. You also need to have appropriate supervision arranged. Admission criteria may vary so please consult the relevant Graduate Adviser for their admission criteria.

Admission to the MA requires the agreement of the Chairperson or Director of the major subject or programme and agreement of the Dean of Arts and Social Sciences (or nominee).

Subjects offered for the MA include Anthropology, Chinese, Education Studies, English, French, Geography, German, History, International Relations & Security Studies, Japanese, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Screen & Media Studies,Theatre Studies, Mori Media and Communication, Te Reo Mori and Tikanga Mori/Mori Cultural Studies.

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The Master of Career Development provides experienced career practitioners with postgraduate level study designed to develop advanced practice skills, and the skills and knowledge to contribute to their profession in leadership roles.

Master of Career Development

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The Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies (MDInS) builds on the Postgraduate Diploma in Disability and Inclusion Studies (PGDip(DInS)). The MDInS provides further professional development and allows students to develop their understanding and skills in disability and inclusive practice in a variety of professional and community contexts.

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The Master of Education (and incorporated postgraduate certificate and diploma) aims to encourage students to develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in the educational arena. While students can specialise in a specific sub-field of Education, they are required to develop their research capabilities in a more general way. Students are encouraged to develop a cross-disciplinary approach to their studies while developing and applying theoretical and grounded perspectives for a wide range of issues and contexts in Education.

Master of Education

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The Master of Education (MEd) provides academic and professional development in education. A wide range of options are available and it is possible to plan a programme that is tailored to individual intellectual interests and professional needs.

The MEd is for education graduates interested in completing a research-based qualification in Education. Education includes; teacher education, educational leadership, education policy, special education, language and literacy education, Mori education, mathematics education, music education, restorative practices in education and science and technology education.

To be admitted to the MEd, you must have completed a Bachelor of Teaching with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (or the equivalent) and must have achieved a satisfactory grade average - normally a B+ average or better. You also need to have appropriate supervision arranged.

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• Opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and experience in critiquing and undertaking educational research and to enhance practice
• Range of delivery modes available
• Relevant to those working in a wide range of education or social service fields.

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A professional programme for education graduates, teachers, principals, lecturers, administrators and others in education or related fields. The degree can be completed by either coursework or by coursework and a thesis. Areas of specialisation include: Career Development and Counselling Studies; Pacific Nations Education; Special Education; Special Needs Resource Teaching; Teaching and Learning; and Theory and Research in Education.

The MEd provides a professional postgraduate qualification in education for teachers, educational administrators, public servants, researchers and industry educators/trainers. You can select from a wide range of courses - you are able to tailor your study to suit your personal, professional and academic needs.

A number of the MEd courses are taught online, and this can provide the flexibility that you may be looking for. Campus-based classes are held late in the afternoon, as block courses over several days, and at weekends, allowing you to continue working.

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The Master of Education Degree is a postgraduate qualification within the broader area of education. A program of study allows teachers to update their professional knowledge and qualifications more specifically, while also exploring new developments and changes within education more generally.

Progression to the Master of Education requires no less than a B+ average in the Postgraduate Diploma of Education year if wanting to complete the Master year by thesis.  Students with a B average are required to complete the Master of Education year by coursework.

The Master of Education Degree can be endorsed in: Adult Education, Distance and Online Education, Early Years, Guidance Studies, Special Education and Teaching and Learning.

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Become a more effective educational leader and manager, and enhance your professional development. Further your understanding of a number of topics within educational theory, policy and practice, and conduct original research in an area of your interest.

This programme is designed to promote critical engagement with contemporary issues in education. It supports educators working in a wide range of educational settings, as well as those with an academic interest in the field of education.

 

Applicants must:

 

Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.5 (with no band score lower than 6.0 in Writing), or a TOEFL score of no less than 575, or equivalent; or

Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Advanced), or equivalent.

 

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See the Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) page on the New Zealand Tertiary College website for specific details about this qualification.

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The Master of Educational Leadership will expand and enhance the knowledge and professional practice skills of experienced educators and leaders, equipping them to contribute to the development of professional educational practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand through enhancing their leadership capabilities. It covers a range of educational leadership issues in the early childhood, compulsory and tertiary educational sectors, while also allowing students to contextualise their specific areas of interest, and has an inclusive approach to issues of cultural diversity and leading in diverse cultures and communities.

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The Master of Educational Leadership (MEdLeadership) is designed for aspiring or current educational leaders interested in broadening their understanding of educational leadership. The MEdLeadership can be completed through coursework alone or through the completion of a thesis. The entry requirement is a PGDip(EdLeadership) or equivalent and a B+ average.

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This comprehensive, yet self-contained, programme focuses on developing knowledge and skills within the specialist field of educational leadership and management. It also provides a stimulating, academically sound, yet practice-oriented, form of professional development that is relevant to your workplace.

Develop your knowledge and skills within the specialist field of educational leadership and management, exploring issuses like effective educational leadership of and for learning, policy and strategy, leading and developing others, and critically understanding the complexities of educational organisations. This comprehensive, yet self-contained programme has a strong focus on professional practice and applied research.

 

Applicants must:

Have an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of no less that 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in Writing), or a TOEFL score of no less than 575, or equivalent; or 

Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Advanced), or equivalent.

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Research provides opportunities for your creativity and individuality to flourish as well as giving you a sense of satisfaction that you are contributing valuable knowledge and understanding to the field of education. There is also a Taught Masters option that includes a specialisation in Counselling.

Programme Highlights

• Opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and experience in critiquing and undertaking educational research and to enhance practice
• Range of delivery modes available
• Relevant to those working in a wide range of education or social service fields.

Opportunities
This programme provides opportunity for you to review, inform and improve your knowledge and professional practice.
If you choose to enrol in a thesis, research portfolio or dissertation, you will have the opportunity, with supervisory advice and support, to undertake research in an area of interest.

Content
There are two options available within this programme. Students can elect to enrol in the Research Masters option which can include either a 120 point thesis or a 120 point research portfolio. Completion of an approved 30 point research methods course is a pre-requisite to enrolling in this option. Alternatively, there is a Taught Masters option available. This can be completed by gaining 120 points from the courses listed in the schedule. Enrolment in a 60 point dissertation is possible as part of the Taught Masters option. Again, for those enrolling in a 60 point dissertation, a pre-requisite is completion of 30 points from an approved research methods course.

The Counselling specialisation includes compulsory courses.

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This is the only New Zealand programme that trains graduates to become professional music therapists. The two-year programme, developed in association with the New Zealand Society for Music Therapy, requires applicants to hold a degree relevant to Music Therapy and to have undertaken some study of Psychology or another approved social science discipline. An audition and interview are required for entry to the programme. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for accreditation as Registered Music Therapists.
Requirements

Part I
NZSM520 Music Therapy Principles
NZSM521 World Musics & Music Therapy
NZSM522 Music Therapy Methods
NZSM523 Music Therapy Practicum

Either NZSM524 Independent Study OR NZSM525 Special Topic: Music Therapy

Part II
NZSM526 Case Work & Research

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The MPhil degree is solely a research degree, designed to recognise an original contribution to knowledge that is normally presented as a thesis. It is intended to be the product of one year of full-time research.

The Master of Philosophy is a pre-eminent research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis. The thesis critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the field of study, and is of publishable quality. It encourages development of research skills and furthers your knowledge of techniques, as well as providing training in specialist areas.

A Bachelors with Honours or Masters degree with at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required. Entrance is at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

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Sport and Leisure Studies critically examines the way political, cultural, social and economic factors influence the meaning and nature of sport and leisure.

If you are a graduate wanting to pursue advanced study in Sport and Leisure this programme is for you. It aims to foster an interest and understanding that derives from the latest research in sport and leisure; ultimately promoting future professional leadership in this industry. The MSpLS can be completed through coursework alone or through the completion of a thesis. The entry requirement is a BSpLS(Hons) or a PGDip(SpLS).

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The PhD in Education is a major piece of original and independent research, of approximately 100,000 words, which demonstrates the candidate’s expertise in the subject and their ability to either lead research in the field, or carry out theoretical research at an equivalent standard.

As a PhD candidate, you will be need to possess intelligence and research aptitude, as well as considerable dedication, tenacity and rigour.

How to Apply

International PhD students apply through the Faculty of Graduate Research

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The overall purpose of the Postgraduate Certificate in Speech and Language Therapy is to provide practicing SLTs with additional clinical and theoretical study founded on the knowledge obtained in the Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy. The goals of the programme are to provide advanced theoretical and clinical study in areas of speech and language therapy founded in the degree of Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy. The programme will allow SLTs to: develop areas of expertise and provide quality clinical services to individuals in the community; remain competitive as future professional advances occur in the field; become a knowledgeable and skilled consumer of research and scholarship in speech and language therapy; and gain the necessary background and expertise to apply for research degrees.

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is a qualification within the broad area of education. It allows educators and other professionals to continually update their professional knowledge and qualifications.

Available on the Palmerston North (Manawatu) and Auckland (Albany) campuses.
A specifc "Teaching and Learning" endorsement is also available on the Palmerston North campus only.

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This programme is suitable for anyone who is interested in, or is already working in, the field of education in a wide range of institutional contexts. It is ideal if you don't yet want to commit yourself to a full-time masters degree.

Gain a sound understanding of a number of aspects within educational theory, policy and practice. All courses are electives, giving you a chance to focus on the topic that are most relevant to your career in education, from education policy, equity and evaluation in education to theories of learning and teaching, reading acquisition and learning technologies. There is no required research component.

 

Applicants must:

Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.5 (with no band score lower than 6.0 in Writing), or a TOEFL score of no less than 575, or equivalent; or

Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Advanced), or equivalent.  

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development allows you to study in an area of personal interest and offer:

• an opportunity to upskill at your own pace
• flexible course delivery options
• the ability to step up to the MEd as and when you choose.

It is structured so you can focus on your chosen specialisation or include a broad range of courses. Classes are held in the late afternoon, as block courses over several days, or at weekends, or are offered online, allowing you to continue working.

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This postgraduate diploma will give you the opportunity to study various aspects of education at an advanced level. In addition to the general Postgraduate Diploma in Education there are three specialisations which have compulsory courses. The specialisations are: Special Needs Resource Teaching, Counselling and Literacy Education. This postgraduate diploma focuses on advanced study in education and pofessional activity. Successful completion of the qualification with an average grade of B or higher offers entry into the Master of Education degree, but you may enrol in the Postgraduate diploma in Education as a distinct qualification.

 The programme consists of 120 points and may be completed in one year of full-time study.

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The Postgraduate Diploma of Music Teaching (PGDipMusTch) is developed in consultation with leading singing teachers, provides advanced tertiary teaching education for musicians planning careers as singing teachers. At present the PGDipMusTch is only available with an endorsement in Singing but the NZSM may offer other endorsements in the future.

The PGDipMusTch is the equivalent of one year of full-time study but is well suited to part-time study. Entry requires a BMus (or approval of the Director) and an audition. All students take a common core of pedagogy, musical leadership and performance and specialist papers in Singing. On completion students may be able to proceed to the Master of Music.

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This programme in taught by the New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) which is a joint venture between Massey University and Victoria University.  For more information, please visit www.nzsm.ac.nz.

 

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy provides qualified speech and language therapists with an opportunity to pursue advanced clinical and theoretical study in speech and language therapy (SLT), allowing them to develop expertise, integrate and synthesise research and explore theoretical issues.

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Includes: Teacher Education; Information and Communication Technology

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