Digital Education – Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

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Massey University

New Zealand , Palmerston North

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Distance and online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 36,730 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Digital Education – Postgraduate Diploma in Education

About

Specialise in Digital Education for your Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Massey

Everyday life is being fundamentally changed by digital technologies. Education is part of this change, with learning no longer confined to a place or to traditional pathways of learning. In the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Digital Education), you will learn to:

analyse and critique digital education theory and practice
develop your understanding of the complexities of digital learning and teaching
improve students' learning within a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Your qualification options

Please note that the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Digital 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.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Digital 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.

Applications will be accepted if you do not have a teaching qualification, but you must provide a curriculum vitae showing relevant experience in digital education environments (eg in tertiary institutions, corporate trainers etc).

International students

There are 2 intakes each year; February and July. Due to course sequencing, one further semester is required for those commencing study in July.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Massey University English language requirements

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

English Program Requirements

English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band

English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing

English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills

Career

The skills and knowledge the Postgraduate Diploma in 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: