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.

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The end of open-plan classrooms

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Student testimonialsCharity Wanjiku Alogwu Teacher, Epsom Normal Primary SchoolMaster of Teaching and LearningFrom the very first day, AUT staff made her feel welcome and at home, says Charity Wanjiku Alogwu who came to AUT as an international student from Kenya.From the very first day, AUT staff made her feel welcome and at home, says Charity Wanjiku Alogwu who came to AUT as an international student from Kenya.

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Marie Loraine Esekielu

Student testimonialsMarie Loraine EsekieluScience Teacher, McAuley High SchoolGraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of ScienceShe had always wanted to gain a uni qualification to repay her parents for their hard work, says Marie Loraine Esekielu who came to AUT as an adult student.She had always wanted to gain a uni qualification to repay her parents for their hard work, says Marie Loraine Esekielu who came to AUT as an adult student.

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Student testimonialsYang SongEducator, Learning Steps Childcare CentreMaster of Teaching and LearningHe loves building connections with children and their family members, says Yang Song who completed a Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood).He loves building connections with children and their family members, says Yang Song who completed a Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood).

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Student testimonialsHadley RawlingEducational Assistant, Elizabeth Rummel School, Canmore, Alberta, CanadaPostgraduate Diploma in Teaching and LearningHaving the opportunity to travel somewhere new and receive her teaching degree at the same time was very appealing, says Hadley Rawling who is from Canada.Having the opportunity to travel somewhere new and receive her teaching degree at the same time was very appealing, says Hadley Rawling who is from Canada.

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Sharmistha Choudhary

Student testimonialsSharmistha ChoudharyPrimary Class Teacher, Titirangi Rudolf Steiner SchoolMaster of Teaching and LearningWhen Sharmistha Choudhary decided to take her education career from India to New Zealand, she soon felt herself drawn to AUT’s Master of Teaching and Learning.When Sharmistha Choudhary decided to take her education career from India to New Zealand, she soon felt herself drawn to AUT’s Master of Teaching and Learning.

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