Early Years – 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

Early Years – Postgraduate Diploma in Education

About

Specialise in Early Years for your Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Massey

Postgraduate study in 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 qualifications
other professionals involved in the education of young children from birth to 8.

This qualification builds upon prior knowledge and experience in early years educational settings. It supports you to further develop your own 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 enhance your knowledge
enjoy extensive networking opportunities with other early years educators
focus on children from birth to 8, including the transition to school
have the opportunity to participate in and access current and relevant research in a supportive environment
choose from specialist and specific topics designed for your context and interests
benefit from Massey University’s extensive experience offering online, blended and distance qualifications

Your qualification options

Please note that the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years) 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 (Early Years) 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 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

Whether you are enhancing your career or broadening your knowledge, the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years) can lead to numerous opportunities, both professionally and in voluntary positions in the community. Your skills and teaching knowledge will always be highly valued.

Where will the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years) take you?

Get involved and use your skills to directly benefit the children you teach. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years) graduates work in many educational areas such as: