World-ranked University
for Education
Ranked 20th for Education as a subject, the
University of Auckland is the only university in
Aotearoa New Zealand to feature in the world’s
top 50 for Education. The University is also
ranked 1st in New Zealand and in the top 15 in
the world for employer reputation in Education.*
These rankings reflect the work of leading
academics and researchers in the University and
the positive contribution they make to society.
Leading faculty in
education research and
professional practice
The faculty has the highest number of active
Education researchers in New Zealand and the
most researchers whose work has been rated as
world-class and received national recognition.**
With the majority of our research undertaken in
partnership with practice communities, you can
be confident that what you learn has relevance
to your profession and will help you achieve
enhanced outcomes for you and the people you
work with.
Award-winning academic
staff
Learn with teaching staff who have been
awarded for their teaching and supervision
excellence, both in New Zealand and
internationally. Many of our renowned
researchers also teach postgraduate courses –
so you are able to work closely with them even
before undertaking supervised research.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017.
**Latest Performance Based Research Fund Report, 2012.
Why study with us?
Choosing postgraduate study with the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education and Social Work is a
valuable investment in your future and the futures of those you work with. Ranked as the only New Zealand
university in the global top 50 for Education as a subject*, you can be confident you are learning with the
best.
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We’re about people
A passion for people is at the heart of practice and research in
education, social work, counselling, professional supervision, and
social and community leadership. At the Faculty of Education and
Social Work, we prepare and support people for careers in disciplines
that require a high level of knowledge, expertise, compassion and
integrity. Through our wide range of research, study and practice
opportunities, we can help you achieve your full potential for yourself,
your family, workplace and community.
Regardless of the programme or area of study you choose,
postgraduate study offers the personal satisfaction of focusing on a
topic that really interests you and the chance to make a difference in
your own workplace or community. You have the opportunity to work
alongside peers and academic staff who are similarly passionate
about your areas of interest and to take an active role in your own
learning and development.
The Faculty of Education and Social Work is home to internationally
recognised researchers and specialist research centres and units,
attracting a diverse community of masters and doctoral students
from around the world. You will have an opportunity to get involved
in faculty-led initiatives, collaborations, interventions and projects at
national and international level, supported by our academic staff and
an array of support services.
Many of our graduates attest to the empowering and life-changing
experience that postgraduate study makes possible.
If you want stimulating, challenging and thought-provoking
postgraduate study opportunities that can lead to meaningful,
aspirational change in our communities, then the Faculty of Education
and Social Work is the place for you.
This is our faculty's vision of Leading Learning, Changing Lives.
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.