The Degree of Master of Education Practice – MEdPrac

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

a (i) (a) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(b) completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) or Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) or Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) or Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary Field-based) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(c) have at least one year of teaching experience

or

(ii) (a) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) or a relevant postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(b) have at least one year of teaching experience

or

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

or

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

and

(iii) at least two years’ teaching experience.

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

a (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Physical Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b (i) (a) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(b) completed the requirements for a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) or Graduate Diploma in Teaching English in Schools to Speakers of Other Languages or Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) or Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary), or Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary Field-based) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a Diploma in Teaching or equivalent, with at least three years of equivalent full time relevant teaching experience

and

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

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

4 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.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 4a 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.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 4b 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.

7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Education Practice Schedule.

8 A student who has to complete 180 points for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses. If the Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Education Practice cannot be continued.

9 Students who have previously completed EDCURRIC 716, EDUC 735, 787, EDPRAC 751 or EDPROFST 754 must substitute EDPROF 702 for EDUC 764.

10 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the Programme Director or nominee.

11 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.

12 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

13 A student who has passed courses towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Education may reassign those courses to this degree provided that the Postgraduate Certificate in Education has not been awarded.

14 This degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with 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 schedules have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.