Study education

Whether you want to study to become a teacher or would like to create change in the wider education system, AUT offers a wide range of education and teacher education degrees. Our graduates work in all areas of education - including early childhood, primary and secondary school teaching - and are well prepared for the challenges of future-focused education.

Our widely regarded education programmes focus on academic knowledge and provide you with invaluable practical experience in teaching and education, through work placements in schools or education-related organisations.

Undergraduate programmes

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

Teacher education courses

Bachelor of Education ([Specialty] Teaching)
- Early Childhood Teaching
- Primary Teaching
- Pacific Early Childhood Teaching*
- Pacific Primary Teaching*
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching

_{*To specialise in working with Pacific children, apply for either the Early Childhood or Primary specialty. You can include Pacific-related courses and practicum placements as part of your degree.}

Other education courses

Postgraduate programmes

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

Teacher education course

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
- Early Childhood Teaching
- Primary Teaching
Master of Teaching and Learning
- Early Childhood Teaching
- Primary Teaching

Other education courses

Online study options for educational leadership - offered by AUT Online

Certificates and diplomas

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

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

A photo of a colourful open plan classroom, with a large area that has different arrangements of seating and activity spaces.

An adult and two teenagers cook food on a makeshift barbecue out in nature.

Sharon Harvey smiling in an open student study area inside at AUT.

A child of perhaps 7 sitting in a library reading a book at a desk with a smile on his face.

Young child face down on an exercise book at their school desk, disheartened.

The end of open-plan classrooms

25 Jul, 2025

Helping disenfranchised young people

03 Jul, 2025

An AUT expert in Alternative Education would like to see vulnerable young people better provided for in mainstream secondary schools.

Why we need a national languages policy

14 May, 2025

A national languages policy would ensure that all citizens are able to participate fully and equitably in society.

Kiwi kids once led the world in reading

12 May, 2025

In some areas, the 1953 syllabus seems more progressive than the current curriculum, with clear views on inclusiveness and designing teaching to meet individual...

Why children are unprepared for school

08 Apr, 2025

It is too simplistic to place the blame on parents for 5-year-olds turning up not ready to start their schooling.

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