Mathematics Education – Master of Education

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

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Massey University

New Zealand , Palmerston North

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

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 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 56,220 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Mathematics Education – Master of Education

About

Specialise in Mathematics Education for your Master of Education at Massey

Understanding how we learn mathematics and how we can teach mathematics effectively to children, teenagers and adults is one of a nation’s great educational challenges. The Master of Education (Mathematics Education) will give you the opportunity to work with esteemed practitioners and researchers in this fascinating field.

With a Master of Education (Mathematics Education) you’ll develop an understanding of the complexities of equitable and culturally responsive practices. You’ll gain knowledge of specialised mathematics for teaching and learning within the early years, primary or secondary sectors. You’ll also be able to plan and undertake research or a scholarship in mathematics education. You’ll gain a high level of skill in analysis, synthesis and critical evaluation of mathematics pedagogy and curriculum.

Your qualification options

The Master of Education does not qualify you to be a teacher in New Zealand. If you want to be a teacher, you will also need to take a postgraduate teaching qualification.

Further study

If you want to advance to doctoral study, you will also need at least a B+ GPA in the Master of Education.

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 Master of Education (Mathematics Education) you will have been awarded or qualified for:

the Bachelor of Education with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, or
any other bachelor’s degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, and hold a professional qualification in teaching, or
any other bachelor’s degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, and have professional experience relevant to the intended postgraduate subject, or
a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or equivalent, with a grade average across all courses of at least B (coursework pathway) or at least a B+ (research pathway).

If you do not have a Bachelor of Education or equivalent, you will need to supply a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV). Your CV should show some leadership/management experience in an educational environment (e.g. Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Syndicate Leader, Nursing Programme Leader at a Polytechnic, Training Manager in a Hospital, Private Training Organisation (PTO) Team Leader, Head of Human Resources in an educational environment, etc). You will need to provide evidence of some teaching experience in mathematics.

If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Research and coursework pathway

When you apply, you will choose either a research pathway or a coursework pathway

If you intend to do the research pathway (thesis) you will need to provide a short summary of your research interests (200 words or less) with your application.