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

Teacher education courses

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

Teacher education course

Other education courses

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
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AUT student and alumni on 2023 Y25 list
26 Jul, 2023
Two AUT alumni and a current honours student are amongst the 25 trailblazers selected for this year’s Y25 List.
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School science and mātauranga Māori
17 Jul, 2023
There is a need for careful reading and thoughtfulness in the discussion over mātauranga Māori and school science, Professor Georgina Tuari Stewart says.
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How to fix alternative education in NZ
03 Jul, 2023
Beyond the immediate headlines that alternative education is failing students, an ERO report also reveals how successful the system has been.
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Keep the fun in reading for pleasure
09 Feb, 2023
Until now, the New Zealand Curriculum has focused on the development of technical reading skills. Simply reading for pleasure hasn’t been a priority.
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Positive impact in education recognised
13 Dec, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Education student Emeline Latu was recently awarded The Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Award for Education and Teaching.

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School of Education
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