Literacy 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

Literacy Education – Postgraduate Diploma in Education

About

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

Literacy is one of the big issues in education: what’s the best way to teach literacy? How do children, teenagers and adults develop their literacy knowledge? With the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Literacy Education) you’ll critically engage with the research and scholarship in this field while making connections to your practice.

Hone your skills

Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Literacy Education) will develop your skills in the analysis, synthesis and critical evaluation of research and theory on developing literacy skills. There’s a particular focus on preventing and intervening with ākonga experiencing literacy learning difficulties

Learn from the best

You’ll work with nationally and internationally esteemed practitioners and researchers. Massey is a leader in distance learning. You’ll stay in contact with your teachers and peers through our collaborative online learning environment. Distance learning lets you fit your study around your life and commitments. You can study full- or part-time, whatever suits you.

Your qualification options

Please note that the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Literacy 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 (Literacy 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 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Literacy Education) will enhance your career as an educator or someone passionate about education in a range of educational contexts and sectors by developing your knowledge of literacy and its teaching. It can also lead to literacy leadership roles across a range of organisations or to advanced academic study.