Education

AUT graduates are responsive early childhood, primary and secondary school teachers who are prepared for the challenges of future-focused education.

You’ll not only learn academic knowledge related to your programme, but also gain practical teaching experience in an early childhood centre or primary school where you’ll experience the classroom and the role of the teacher for yourself.

Research in education

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across education.

More about our research
News
THE Rankings Sep 2019
Woolf Fisher AUT scholarship Awards ceremony
62% increase in AUT researchers
They Are Us image - illustration by Ruby Jones
Speaker Phoebe Tickell
THE Rankings Sep 2019
AUT moves up 50 places in world rankings
12 Sep, 2019
AUT is now in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 50 for research citations.
Woolf Fisher AUT scholarship Awards ceremony
19 first in family scholarships awarded
05 Sep, 2019
19 AUT students were awarded Woolf Fisher First-in-Family AUT Scholarships at a celebration event at the AUT South Campus on Thursday 29 August.
62% increase in AUT researchers
62% increase in AUT researchers
30 Apr, 2019
Growing expertise to help New Zealand and the world
They Are Us image - illustration by Ruby Jones
Christchurch tragedy
15 Mar, 2019
The tragic event in Christchurch today devastates us. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their friends and families.
Speaker Phoebe Tickell
Designing Organisations To Be More Human
28 Feb, 2019
Join us for the next Project Connect event and hear from Phoebe Tickell, an innovator, collaboration catalyst and serial systems entrepreneur.
View all news
Jeanne Teisina
Stacey Rowe
George Aitken
Dave Williams
Alysha Moore
Jeanne Teisina
Great graduatesJeanne TeisinaManager, Akoteu Kato Kakala Early Childhood Education CentreMaster of Education
Master of Educational Leadership
Doctor of EducationEnrolling in the Doctor of Education felt like the natural next step, says Jeanne Teisina who is passionate about Tongan early childhood education in NZ.Enrolling in the Doctor of Education felt like the natural next step, says Jeanne Teisina who is passionate about Tongan early childhood education in New Zealand. For her doctoral research, Jeanne is drawing on her experience as a manager of a Tongan language nest. She loves that AUT has created a space to share her voice through her research, and she feels a strong of sense of belonging at AUT.
Stacey Rowe
Great graduatesStacey RoweYear 1 & 2 Hub Teacher, Stonefields Primary SchoolBachelor of EducationIt was clear from the start that AUT was the right university for her, says education alumna Stacey Rowe who now teaches at Stonefields Primary School.It was clear from the start that AUT was the right university for her, says education alumna Stacey Rowe who now teaches at Stonefields Primary School. The teaching placements were among the highlights of her studies. Being a teacher never feel likes a chore, says Stacey who loves walking into the classroom and being greeted by smiling faces.
George Aitken
Great graduatesGeorge AitkenYear 7 & 8 Teacher / Sports Coordinator, Waitakere Primary SchoolBachelor of EducationWhat he enjoys most about his job is watching his students have light bulb moments, says education alumnus George Aitken who works at Waitakere Primary School.What he enjoys most about his job is watching his students have light bulb moments, says education alumnus George Aitken who now works at Waitakere Primary School. George’s role involves teaching Year 7 and 8 students, as well as looking after the school’s sports programme. The connections and friendships he made at AUT were the highlight of his studies.
Dave Williams
Great graduatesDave WilliamsHead of the Outdoor Education Department, Botany Downs Secondary CollegeGraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Sport and RecreationAUT sport and recreation alumnus Dave Williams doesn’t just teach others about the outdoors; he spends plenty of time exploring them himself.AUT sport and recreation alumnus Dave Williams doesn’t just teach others about the outdoors; he spends plenty of time exploring them himself. His goal is to become the first person to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, as measured from sea level. So far, he has climbed four of the seven highest peaks. A highlight for him was running ten marathons in ten days before climbing Mt Kilimanjaro.
Alysha Moore
Great graduatesAlysha MoorePrimary Teacher, Grey Lynn SchoolBachelor of EducationHer own experiences of primary school inspired AUT education alumna Alysha Moore to become a primary teacher herself and make an impact on the next generation.Her own experiences of primary school inspired AUT education alumna Alysha Moore to become a primary teacher herself and make an impact on the next generation. Her studies at AUT helped her become the teacher she is today, the education alumna says. After graduating in 2018, Alysha has now fulfilled her dream to become a primary school teacher, and is teaching Year 3 and 4 students at Grey Lynn School.
View all student profiles

Contact details

Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864)

School of Education
AR101, North Campus
90 Akoranga Drive
Northcote, Auckland
Download map

South Campus
640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
Download map

View academic staff

Back to top