The Degree of Master of Educational Leadership – MEdLd

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours), or Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

b completed EDPROFST 738 or the equivalent.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 180 points must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) or Bachelor of Arts with a major in Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree, in a relevant subject

and

(ii) passed 60 points towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant professional qualification in education

and

(ii) passed 60 points towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

Note: Relevant subjects may include education, psychology, social work, social sciences and sociology.

3 An applicant must have at least three years of practical experience in teaching or a related profession, including experience in a formal or informal leadership and/or management role.

4 An applicant who has met the requirements for admission under Regulation 1a above and who has not completed EDPROFST 738 or its equivalent must have passed this course within two semesters of enrolment in the Master of Educational Leadership. Should this requirement not be completed, enrolment in any further courses required for the Master of Educational Leadership will not be permitted until EDPROFST 738 has been completed.

5 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1, 2 and 3 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

6 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

7 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 6a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

8 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 6b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

9 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Educational Leadership Schedule.

b A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Educational Leadership cannot continue.

10 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

11 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership or Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

12 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the relevant Academic Head or nominee.

b The thesis topic must be approved by the relevant Programme Director or nominee or Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment.

c The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

14 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

15 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

16 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.