Postgraduate study and research

AUT is New Zealand’s fastest growing postgraduate study destination. We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses – from honours degrees to doctorates – taught by world-leading academics.

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Applying for postgraduate and research programmes

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.

Scholarships and awards at AUT

Dinesha Senarathna
Ben Moore
Egide Kalisa
Erika Ikeda
Alejandro Davila
Dinesha Senarathna
Great graduatesDinesha SenarathnaDoctor of PhilosophyThere’s a lack of understanding of the local community experience of tourism development and its impact on national parks, says PhD student Dinesha Senarathna.There’s a lack of understanding of the local community experience of tourism development and its impact on national parks, says PhD student Dinesha Senarathna who came to AUT as an international student from Sri Lanka. She aims to specialise in tourism geography, says Dinesha who is a geography lecturer at the University of Kelaniya in her native Sri Lanka.
Ben Moore
Great graduatesBen MooreMaster of Communication StudiesThe media and other forms of communication are in a state of flux, says Ben Moore who is currently completing a Master of Communication Studies at AUT.The media and other forms of communication are in a state of flux, says Ben Moore who is currently completing a Master of Communication Studies at AUT. Expecting to complete his Master of Communication Studies in 2020, Ben already has a clear idea what research topic he wants to explore through his master’s degree: the coverage of white supremacy in the media post-Christchurch.
Egide Kalisa
Great graduatesEgide KalisaDoctor of PhilosophyPhD student Egide Kalisa is investigating the impact of toxic compounds from chemical and biological aerosols in urban environments in New Zealand and Rwanda.PhD student Egide Kalisa is investigating the impact of toxic compounds from chemical and biological aerosols in urban environments in New Zealand and Rwanda. He has always wanted to pursue an academic career, says Egide who expects to finish his PhD in 2019. The excellent reputation of AUT’s academic staff was a key reason Egide chose AUT.
Erika Ikeda
Great graduatesErika IkedaPostdoctoral Fellow, Medical Research Council Unit, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United KingdomDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Health ScienceShe chose AUT because of the calibre of her supervisor, says sport and recreation alumna Erika Ikeda who came to AUT as an international student from Japan.She chose AUT because of the calibre of her supervisor, says sport and recreation alumna Erika Ikeda who came to AUT as an international student from Japan. The opportunities for multidisciplinary research and collaboration are what Erika has enjoyed most about her studies at AUT. She also appreciated having access to the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) and its fantastic facilities.
Alejandro Davila
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.

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AUT offers hundreds of resources and activities to help researchers develop their skills and connect with colleagues. These range from conferences and other events to help with ethics and funding applications.

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