Research

Postgraduate study and research

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Get info on how to apply for postgraduate programmes at AUT, including how to prepare a research proposal or what to do if you’re transferring to AUT for postgraduate study.

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Search our database for awards and scholarships to help fund your studies. Each scholarship gives details about how and when you need to apply.

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Scholarships and awards at AUT

Great graduatesQorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah AdnaniDoctor of PhilosophyShe was attracted to AUT by the reputation of its midwifery department, says Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani who is completing a PhD in midwifery.She was attracted to AUT by the reputation of its midwifery department, says Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani. She loves the supportive environment AUT offers for postgraduate and research students. Being an international PhD student can be challenging, especially if you have English as a second language, Qorinah says.

Great graduatesLorenzo FioriDoctor of PhilosophyPhD student Lorenzo Fiori is exploring how to safely interact with humpback whales, while giving people an opportunity to appreciate these majestic creatures.Lorenzo Fiori’s research intersects an important area between marine mammals and tourism. The AUT Doctor of Philosophy candidate is currently exploring how to interact with humpback whales in a way that maintains their safety and conservation, while also giving people an opportunity to appreciate these majestic creatures up close.

Great graduatesSamuel McKenzieJunior Coach Development Manager, Auckland Rugby UnionMaster of Sport and ExerciseSamuel McKenzie, who works for the Auckland Rugby Union, decided to enrol in the Master of Sport and Exercise to complement his career in sport development.How do youth athletes perceive their coaching and how does this affect their experience of sport? That’s the interesting topic Samuel McKenzie is exploring for his Master of Sport and Exercise. He chose this topic because he has an interest in the experiences of youth in sport and how the coach impacts on this.

Great graduatesAlejandro DavilaVirtual Reality Storytelling / VR Producer, Conical Ltd.Master of Creative TechnologiesAUT creative technologies alumnus Alejandro Davila is the man behind New Zealand’s first virtual reality film and a Young NZ Innovator of the Year finalist.The future of storytelling lies in virtual reality, says Alejandro Davila, the man behind New Zealand’s first virtual reality film and a Young NZ Innovator of the Year finalist. Built as a prototype at AUT, the project has received widespread media attention and Alejandro is now recognised as a pioneer in this field.

Great graduatesSamantha HamiltonMaster of Business
Bachelor of LawsThrough her master’s research, AUT Master of Business student Samantha Hamilton is exploring how motherhood has impacted on the careers of women academics.Do women need to choose between motherhood and a successful career? That’s the interesting topic Samantha Hamilton is exploring through her Master of Business research. Academic careers is a widely researched topic, especially in terms of gender issues, but motherhood hasn’t been as broadly discussed, she says.

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