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.

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Scholarships and awards at AUT

Great graduatesNick van der GeestDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)He has always been fascinated by engineering, says Nick van der Geest who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering.He has always been fascinated by engineering, says Nick van der Geest who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering and is now enrolled in a PhD. As COVID-19 reached New Zealand in early 2020, Nick also had the opportunity to apply his engineering skills to provide much-needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health workers, assisting his lecturer.

Great graduatesErika IkedaPostdoctoral Fellow, Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit & Centre for Diet and Activity Research, 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.

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 graduatesHelen HoangDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Certificate in Applied ScienceHer time at AUT has helped her discover her passion for marine science, says Helen Hoang whose academic journey has stretched from a certificate to a PhD.Her time at AUT has helped her discover her passion for marine science, says Helen Hoang whose academic journey has stretched from a certificate all the way to a PhD. Since discovering her love of marine science in her undergraduate degree, Helen has developed a strong interest in fish biology, which is now also the focus of her PhD.

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.

Thesislink – Research blog

AUT's research blog is full of useful tips for all researchers and postgraduate students.

Thesislink blog

Develop your research skills

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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