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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.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate study in education will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Teacher education courses

Other education courses

Postgraduate courses

Postgraduate study in education will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

Teacher education course

Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)

Other education courses

Certificates and diplomas

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Certificate in [Specialty] Education

Research in education

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

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News

THE world university rankings for AUT 2019

THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three

27 Sep, 2018

AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.

AUT 2019 domestic and international fees

13 Sep, 2018

Tuition fees for new domestic students, and for domestic and international students currently enrolled in a programme will increase in 2019.

Easier access to teacher education

16 Feb, 2018

By offering education programmes at the South Campus, AUT aims to make teacher education more accessible to South Aucklanders and address the teacher shortage.

Doctoral student’s research recognised

06 Jul, 2018

Doctor of Education candidate Jacoba Matapo has been awarded the 2018 Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA) Doctoral Scholarship.

AUT increases presence in QS subject ran...

01 Mar, 2018

New global rankings show AUT now has 13 subjects ranked, with two of them featuring in the top 50 in the world.

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Events

Professional Disciplinary Tribunals: Research and Practice Conference 2019

Friday 15 Feb, 8am - 5pm

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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.

Great graduatesLeanne MatoTeacher, Northcote Central KindergartenBachelor of EducationAUT alumna Leanne Mato discovered her passion for teaching when she helped at her kids’ nursery school. Now she teaches at Northcote Central Kindergarten.AUT education alumna Leanne Mato discovered her passion for teaching after working in sales and marketing for many years. She had helped at her children’s nursery school and found she loved it. To help her become the best teacher she could be, Leanne decided to return to university to complete a teaching degree. She now uses the skills she developed at AUT every day, Leanne says.

Great graduatesPaul StevensArt Teacher, Rangitoto CollegeGraduate Diploma in Secondary TeachingWith a background in photography and art history, Paul Stevens decided to become a secondary teacher. He studied AUT's Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching.Being in the classroom is a thrill, says AUT teaching alumnus Paul Stevens who teaches photography and design at Albany Senior High School. With a background in photography and art history, Paul decided to become a secondary teacher to realise his passion for working in the community. The workplace experience was the highlight of Paul's studies.

Great graduatesQurrat Ul Ain MemonLearning Assistant, Mission Heights Primary SchoolBachelor of ArtsStudying the Bachelor of Arts in Education has made it clear where she sees her future, says Qurrat Ul Ain Memon who works at Mission Heights Primary School.Studying the Bachelor of Arts in Education has made it clear where she sees her future, says Qurrat Ul Ain Memon who works at Mission Heights Primary School.

Great graduatesWhitinga HarrisBachelor of EducationHe decided to study education to make a difference to Māori youth and help to shape tomorrow’s leaders, says Bachelor of Education student Whitinga Harris.He decided to study education to make a difference to Māori youth and help to shape tomorrow’s leaders, says Bachelor of Education student Whitinga Harris.

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Phone 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864)

School of Education
AR101, North Campus
90 Akoranga Drive
Northcote, Auckland
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South Campus
640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
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