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Why study with us?
The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education and Social Work is your platform to a rewarding
career in teaching, social work, or sport, health and physical education. Whether you are at school and
brainstorming ideas about your future, or are already in the workplace and looking for a fulfilling career
change, we can offer you a pathway to a future that will challenge and inspire you. We offer a collaborative,
connected and passion-driven learning environment that will equip you with the tools to make a positive
difference in the lives of other people.
The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is the top
university in New Zealand based on the three
major international ranking systems.* Our
strong international reputation means our
qualifications are well regarded overseas and
our graduates are well prepared for success.
The University of Auckland is highly regarded
for its quality programmes and academic
excellence. We offer a wide range of facilities,
resources and student support services, which
provide an enjoyable and encouraging learning
environment.
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The Faculty of Education
and Social Work
Leading learning, changing lives
Discover the benefts of studying at New
Zealand’s leading university for Education.
Ranked at 20, we are in the top 3% of the
world’s universities for Education and are the
only New Zealand university to feature in the
top 50. To add to this, we are ranked 1st in
New Zealand and in the top 15 in the world for
employer reputation in Education.**
The Faculty of Education and Social Work
provides a supportive and friendly learning
environment at three campus locations:
Epsom, South Auckland and Whangarei. Our
programmes are informed by leading research
and delivered by experienced professionals who
combine knowledge of the latest developments
in their felds with passion for their work.
We also ensure students have opportunities to
experience frst-hand what it’s like to work in
schools, centres or social services agencies as
part of their study. Education and Social Work
students spend an average of over 20 weeks on
placements, which equips them with a sound
understanding of what their future careers
will be like. When a student graduates from
the faculty, they leave with the knowledge and
practical experience to begin their career and
really make a difference.
The Faculty of Education and Social Work has
a proud history of over 130 years as a high-
quality teacher and professional education
provider and more than 30 years’ experience
in social services education. We have never
stopped evolving in order to bring you the best
educational experiences possible.
In addition to undergraduate programmes, the
faculty also offers postgraduate and professional
development programmes, consultancy and
support services.
**Source: 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
First-year experience and
student support
In your frst year as an undergraduate student,
you will be assigned a student mentor through
the First Year Experience Programme. The frst
year of university study can be challenging at
times, and your mentor will be there to support
you as you make the transition to university
study and student life. We also have dedicated
support services for Māori and Pacifc students.
The University of Auckland is ranked
20th in the world for Education and the
only NZ university to rank in the top 50*
*Source: 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject. 20
ranked