Specialise in Early Years for your Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Massey
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 education/early years programmes
other professionals involved in the education of young children from birth to eight.
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 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 eight, including the transition to school
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. Explore education study options at Massey and the qualification you need to become a teacher in our education pathways tool.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Early Years is a good fit if you:
want to engage with other teachers and professionals who want to keep learning
want to access current and relevant research and thinking in early years
want to build on your knowledge and enhance your professional skills.
Expected May 2025
More details
Start date
September 2025
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years) you will:
have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Education, or equivalent; or
have been awarded or qualified for any other bachelor's degree or equivalent, and hold a professional qualification in teaching; or
have been awarded or qualified for any other bachelor's 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 bachelor's 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.
International English Language Requirements:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.