Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Inclusive Education at Massey University is for teachers who want to work in the field of inclusive and special education. The diploma will provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support teachers and students with diverse learning needs. You’ll learn more about working in collaborative teams to support all learners to succeed in an inclusive education system.

All students have the right to access education and have their individual needs met. As classrooms become more diverse, inclusive education becomes more challenging.

Your qualification options

Please note that the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Inclusive Education) 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.

Career

Graduates contribute positively to the practice of special and inclusive education in a range of contexts, including early years, primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, and government and non-government organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Planning for Learners with Diverse Needs

Teaching Methods for Learners with Diverse Needs

Understanding Learners with Behaviour Difficulties

Advanced Studies in Motivation and Learning

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Education Educational Research

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Required

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Inclusive Education) 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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38840 NZD / year

≈ 38840 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8489 NZD / year

≈ 8489 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $8,149.50 to $10,364.50

International: $53,030 to $66,150

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

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