There are two intakes of this masters programme per year, starting in January and July in 2024.

You can begin Part 1 or Part 2 at these times.

Full time study is only currently scheduled for January 2024.

Applications close two weeks before the start date of the intake you are applying for.

Applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis after the application close date at the discretion of academyEX.

Please contact enrol@academyex.com if you applications are closed and you would like to apply.

• The domestic tuition fee for the Maters is $12,400 (incl. GST).

• If you have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning, the tuition fee for Part 2 and 3 is $8,900 (incl. GST).

• The international tuition fee for international students studying in New Zealand is $44,000 (incl. GST).

For domestic students, invoices will be issued for tuition fees prior to the start date of each part (Part 1, 2 and 3) of the programme, unless otherwise requested. Fees are payable 7 days prior to the start date. Please contact enrol@academyex.com for more information.

As part of your enrolment for the Masters programme you will need to complete an interview with a member of the programme team. You can book your interview during the application process and our Student Experience team will be on hand to help. You can find out more about what to expect in the interview here in our Master of Contemporary Education Interview Guide.    

academyEX offers a range of scholarships to support people to study and help to minimise barriers to learning. The following scholarships can be applied for, and cover 50% of the programme fees in 2024.

• Tangata Whenua - for learners who identify as Māori

• Pacific Ako - for learners who identify as Pacific

• Taipakeke - for learners who are aged 60 years and over

• Impact Scholarship - for learners who are positively impacting people, society and/or the planet.

Find out more, including scholarship terms and conditions, by visiting our Scholarships page

Early Bird Discount: There is an Early Bird discount of 10% off the course fees for domestic students who apply 4 weeks before the start date of an intake, and 8 weeks before the start of an intake for international students. The discount will be applied to your invoice automatically through the enrolment process.

Get in touch with our Enrolment Team for more details (enrol@academyex.com)

Please note: Early Bird Discount and Scholarships cannot both be applied. If you receive a scholarship, the remaining amount payable will not be discounted with the early bird rate.

Yes, domestic students studying in New Zealand can apply for a StudyLink Student Loan for this programme. 

Check this StudyLink page for more details on how to apply. Domestics students may also be eligible for Fees Free

To be admitted to this master’s degree you need to have:

• A recognised bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline (education), with merit achievements, deemed to be an average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses.

OR 

• A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor degree or equivalent.

• Special Admission is possible, please contact us for further information and to discuss eligibility.

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Getting to know you and your goals

For admission into this master’s programme you will have an interview, a conversation to get to know you and your goals, with one of the programme team. It’s a chance for you to ask any questions and ensure that this master’s programme is the right fit for you. You can discuss your professional experience, the support available from our team and the commitment you can give to achieving your learning goals.

Absolutely. We’ve had loads of students do the course alongside family members, friends and colleagues. There are also opportunities to work collaboratively on assessments during the programme and work together on a project of interest. Learning is always better together!

In the lead up to the start of each intake, fully enrolled students will receive onboarding emails from the team, as well as access to platforms that will be used during your study. An online orientation session is held at the beginning of each intake, and all students are expected to attend in person at academyEX HQ in Auckland. International students learning onshore with us will also be required to attend a separate orientation session. Details will be provided during the application process.

The Master of Contemporary Education programme is designed for Educators teachers and educators at all levels to be equipped to bring contemporary skills and tools into their classrooms and schools.

This programme is available to study as an international student either via online distance learning or in-person in New Zealand with an appopriate visa. To find out more about studying with academyEX as an international student, and for programme fees, visit our International Students page.

Yes, Part 2 of the Masters of Contemporary Education is designed to support all students to identify a problem, opportunity or challenge that they can address through their practice-based change project.

This is a practice-based Master’s highly relevant to your education context e.g. classroom or school.

You will be applying your learning within your education context, and contributing value. Importantly, this Master’s is about your practice - the challenges, problems and opportunities that you face in your classroom (or other education context).

This Master’s adds value to the Digital and Collaborative Learning Postgraduate Certificate which is Part 1 of the 3 part MCE. The PG-DCL and MCE become a suite of options for teachers and other educators to choose from and move between.

This Masters focuses on the challenges of contemporary education including digital fluency through leadership and collaboration. The programme recognises all teachers as leaders.

The Master of Contemporary Education Agile Inquiry Process is a framework that allows you to tackle complex change in learning environments where requirements are not fully understood or are ever changing.

The learning is divided into sprints (chunks) that facilitate successful collaboration and shared learning. There is an individual and collective responsibility and a shared accountability with personalised learning through the selection and development of particular sprints that are focused to your context. With continuous improvement, regular reflection and iteration, the solution to the challenge emerges through the process.  

The Masters has part-time and full-time options.

To learn more about our Masters programme, download our 2023 Prospectus or book a chat with Lisa Whittington-Slater, our Outreach Manager.

Previous candidates have received pay increases after the completion of the Masters. Our understanding is and has been if you complete the Masters which is an NZQA approved Level 9 postgraduate qualification you are entitled to a change in salary upon graduation with a Master's degree - unless you are already on the highest allowable step. However, as academyEX, we cannot guarantee all graduates will receive a pay increase upon graduation. All employees salaries and qualifications need to be assessed individually by the MOE Salary Assessment Team before any change in pay scale is confirmed.We recommend checking the Teachers’ Collective Agreement, Remuneration Clause or contact MOE Resourcing Division resourcing@education.govt.nz, or speaking with the Payroll Officer at your school for any clarification.

Usually, workshops will be held during the school holidays or on a weekend. There may be some flexibility around workshops/days of the week, but there is an expectation that you will attend these workshops. Attending online is possible, please speak with the programme team

Studying full time is a significant commitment (35 - 40 hours per week) and we do not recommend working full time whilst studying full time. Please contact us if you have specific circumstances that you would like to discuss.

We are very happy to help you to communicate the benefits of studying with academyEX to your employer. If you would like us to provide you with a letter of support or further information, please just ask.