We have a vibrant research culture driven by students working towards postgraduate qualifications, staff pursuing their own research interests, and contracts for funding agencies and other partners.
Based at AUT, LitPlus is focused on literacy education for children and young people, with a significant and internationally recognised body of research on children and young people's enjoyment of and motivation for reading.
AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers who have the expert knowledge to guide you throughout your studies.
If you’re interested in applying to a PhD or MPhil, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.