Finding a supervisor for your research
The faculty has over 100 supervisors who are experts in their field, many of
whom are internationally recognised for their research. Our postgraduate
advisers and programme leaders are available to help you make important
decisions about your academic pathway and take the first steps to finding a
supervisor.
Enhance your potential and
advance your career
Study with us and enhance your ability to make a difference for others.
At the same time you are also improving your career and employment
opportunities, so you can stand out from the crowd in a competitive
employment market. Postgraduate qualifications may also qualify you
for a higher salary status, or position you for leadership opportunities
and responsibilities in your current role. By enabling you to learn new
skills, advance your knowledge or specialise in an area of interest, a
postgraduate qualification can open up limitless possibilities for personal
and professional growth.
Diverse research opportunities
Research in the Faculty of Education and Social Work contributes to
improving the educational and social wellbeing of society. Our research
harnesses the vast potential that diversity brings to education, social work,
counselling and social and community leadership.
Our research strengths include applied theatre in education; educational
leadership; education and schooling success for diverse communities
within New Zealand; health education, physical education and sports
studies; Māori and indigenous language revitalisation, language education
and language policy; and social work practice strategies for promoting the
wellbeing of diverse populations.
Our collaborative engagement with schools and communities of practice
has enabled the faculty to secure significant funding for research and
professional fellowships as well as postgraduate study scholarships for
outstanding researchers from New Zealand and around the world.
Flexible study options to suit working
professionals
We understand the demands on busy professionals and the need to
balance study with work and other commitments. That’s why we have
developed a range of taught programmes that can be studied part-time
with flexible delivery options. Many of our courses are offered in the
evening, online, during the school holidays (block intensive) or as a blend
of face-to-face and online study. Having three campuses in Auckland
and one campus in Northland enables our postgraduate students to
access University library resources, support services and highly qualified
supervisors whilst studying close to home.
Multidisciplinary taught programmes
Our broad and diverse range of postgraduate taught study options provide
opportunities to apply current research and knowledge to practice. You can
explore topics in depth to gain a better understanding, encourage further
inquiry and adapt your practice for better outcomes. Whether it is in the
field of education, social work, professional supervision, counselling, or
social and community leadership, the mix of theory and applied practice
has huge benefits. Postgraduate taught programmes are available at
certificate, diploma, honours and masters level.
Taught courses are available in the following areas of study:
Arts
Counselling and pastoral care
Digital learning
Early years, children and childhood
Educational leadership
Equity, diversity and social change
Health and Physical Education
Inquiring into practice
Leadership, innovation, policy and evaluation
Literacy and learning languages
Māori and indigenous education
Mathematics
Professional supervision
Psychological studies in education, eg, Gifted education, Learning and
assessment
Research methods
Science
Social work, eg, Community health and wellbeing, Working with families
Teacher professional learning
Teaching and learning across the curriculum
Youth development
Search the Postgraduate Course Finder to learn more about our courses.
Four campuses, in Auckland and
Northland
Taught courses are delivered mainly at Epsom Campus. Some courses are
delivered at our City and Manukau Campuses as a convenient location for
those living or working nearby. The Tai Tokerau Campus offers postgraduate
students based in Northland the opportunity to connect with expert
supervisors whilst conducting their research. Students from all campuses
have access to all University library and student support services.
What will you gain from
postgraduate study with our faculty?
Whether you choose to study a postgraduate taught or research programme, you can expect to challenge
your thinking, build new knowledge and further develop your skills. It’s not just about career progression –
it’s also about positioning yourself where you want to be and gaining the expertise to reach your goals.
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