Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years)

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 educationearly 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 Te Tiriti o Waitangi, 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 consider and reflect on your role in supporting Te Tiriti -ed practice in education 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 Universitys 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 want to be a teacher, you will need to apply for the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching ECE or Primary, our accredited initial teacher education qualification.

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Early Years you willhave been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Education or equivalent orhave been awarded or qualified for any other bachelors degree or equivalent and hold a professional qualification in teaching orhave been awarded or qualified for any other bachelors degree or equivalent and have professional experience relevant to the intended postgraduate subject.You will need to provide verified copies of all 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 bachelors 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.