Continue your study

The Master of Specialist Teaching is 180 credits. This means you can complete this qualification in three years of part-time study. Once you have completed your Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (four courses over two years), the Master of Specialist Teaching consists of two courses over one or two years.

Evidence-based research project within practice contexts

Studying the Master of Specialist Teaching will allow you to deepen and broaden your knowledge and skills in diverse cultural contexts. You’ll undertake practice-based research and advanced study within your area of specialist teaching and interprofessionally.

Flexible programme and pedagogy

You will engage with a range of evidence-informed, culturally sustaining and 21st century learning opportunities. These include online and face-to-face pedagogical practices to make it easier for you to study from anywhere and to integrate your learning and practice. You can complete the 180-credit MSpecTchg in three years of part-time study.

Inter-professional environment

The qualification adopts an inquiry-based interprofessional model. You will study alongside other types of specialist teachers to learn with, from and about each other within a broad community of practice.

Your qualification options

Note: The Master of Specialist Teaching does not qualify you to be a teacher in New Zealand.