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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

Easier access to teacher education

Easier access to teacher education

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.

Great graduatesLeisha CalderPrimary School Teacher, Hauraki Primary SchoolMaster of Teaching and LearningFor AUT Master of Teaching and Learning alumna Leisha Calder igniting passion and interest in her students is one of the most exciting aspects of teaching.If you have a passion for developing young minds and challenging yourself give teaching a go, says AUT teaching alumna Leisha Calder. One of the most exciting aspects of teaching for her is igniting passion and interest in her students. It feels great to be a part of their learning journey and help them believe in themselves, she says. Leisha would highly recommend the AUT Master of Teaching and Learning.

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 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.

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 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.

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