STUDY
GUIDE
2016
EDUCATION
E ngā mana, e ngā reo
E te iti, e te rahi
E ngā mātāwaka o ngā tōpito o te ao
Ngā mahuetanga iho e kawe nei i ngā
moemoeā o rātou mā
Tēnā koutou katoa
Piki mai rā, kake mai rā,
Nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei o ngā wānanga
Whakatau mai i raro i te korowai āhuru
o Te Wānanga
Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau
To the prestigious, the many voices
The few, the great
To those of all races and creeds
We who remain to fulfil the dreams and
aspirations of the ancestors
Greetings one and all
Climb, ascend
Embark on the journey of knowledge
Let us at AUT embrace and empower you
To strive for and achieve excellence
Te whakatupu i te kōunga, i te mana taurite me ngā tikanga matatika, i ngā pūkenga ako,
i ngā pūkenga whakaako me te āta rangahau hei hāpai i ngā hāpori whānui o te motu, otirā, o te ao.
To foster excellence, equity and ethics in learning, teaching, research and scholarship, and in so doing serve our regional, national and international communities.
School of Education
We welcome you to the School of Education, Te Kura Mātauranga.
We believe that education is based on three intertwined concepts – being, knowing and doing. When you study with us, you’ll become aware of how these are enacted in the school:
• Self-knowledge (understanding oneself and
one’s culture) is related to being
• Enquiry (learning, researching and thinking) is
related to knowing
• Care and concern (care for self, others and our
environment) is expressed through doing. The School of Education offers a range of qualifications from a pre-degree introductory certificate to doctoral studies. We provide teacher education qualifications for aspiring teachers in early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary who wish to teach in settings such as centres, schools or tertiary institutions. In 2015 we introduced an Education major into the Bachelor of Arts. It can lead on to the one-year Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) or other postgraduate qualifications, or into employment such as working with youth, policy or non-governmental organisations.
We operate out of three campuses: the AUT North, City and South Campus. Our teaching is
research-informed, so that the curriculum is up-to-date with current initiatives, such as 21st century learning.
We look forward to sharing your education journey with you and hope that it will be the beginning of a very rewarding career.
Lyn Lewis
MA Durham, BA (Hons), UED, Dip Spec Ed. Head of School, Education
Course information
Teacher Education
Bachelor of Education ([Specialty] Teaching)
06 Overview
Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)
08 Overview 09 Course planner 10 Mainstream 11 Pasifika
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
12 Overview 13 Course planner 14 Mainstream 14 Pasifika
18 Certificate in Introduction to Early Childhood Education 20 Certificate in [Specialty] Education 22 Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
Contents
Large image on pages 4-5 by Alyson Young Photography.
The information contained in this study guide is primarily intended for domestic students. International students should visit
www.aut.ac.nz/international or email [email protected]
Disclaimer: Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information in this document is provided as a general guide only for
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education
16 Overview 17 Course planner
24 Overview of our postgraduate qualifications
About AUT
02 AUT’s faculties and schools 03 Qualifications and study pathways 04 Why study education at AUT? 26 University life
32 Campus maps
Applying for your programme
28 University entrance30 Fees and payment 31 How to apply 31 Find out more
AUT has five faculties and 15 schools. The purple box in the diagram below shows where the programmes in this study guide sit within AUT.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
TE ARA PAKIHI ME TE TURE
Business School Te Kura Kaipakihi Law School Te Kura Ture
FACULTY OF DESIGN AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
TE ARA AUAHA
School of Art and Design Te Kura Toi a Hoahoa
School of Communication Studies Te Kura Whakapāho
School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Te Kura Mātai Pūhanga, Rorohiko, Pāngarau Colab: Creative Technologies Marautanga Matatini
TE ARA POUTAMA
FACULTY OF MĀORI AND INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT
FACULTY OF CULTURE AND SOCIETY
TE ARA KETE ARONUI School of Education Te Kura Mātauranga
School of Hospitality and Tourism Te Kura Taurimatanga me te Mahi Tāpoi School of Language and Culture Te Kura Reo me te Ahurea
School of Social Sciences and Public Policy Te Kura Pūtaiao ā-iwi me ngā Kaupapa Tūmatanui
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
TE ARA HAUORA A PŪTAIAO
School of Applied Sciences Te Kura Whakamahi Pūtaiao School of Clinical Sciences Te Kura Mātai Haumanu
School of Interprofessional Health Studies Te Kura Pākeho Ngaiotanga o Ngā Marau Akoranga Hauora School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies
Te Kura Hauora Tūmatanui
School of Sport and Recreation Te Kura Hākinakina
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ormation contact the AUT Student Centr
e on 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864) or visit www
.aut.ac.nz/education
Qualifications and study pathways
ifi ca te in uc tio n to C hi ldh oo d ati on * Bac hel or of A rt s
Why study education at AUT?
Future-oriented education
We’re passionate about future-oriented education. In the digitised world of the future, mastering existing knowledge will no longer be enough. Students will need to learn to use knowledge to solve new, unexpected problems, and be able to collaborate with other people with different knowledge. To build the ability to do these things, we need schools – and teachers – that are different from those we have now. At AUT, we’re creating the teachers prepared for these challenges.
Qualifications that fit your teaching style
We offer qualifications for aspiring teachers in all education sectors, whether you want to become an early childhood, primary or secondary teacher. In your first two years you develop a sound understanding of the main curriculum and the foundation to teach anywhere in New Zealand. In your third year you can
then make an informed decision about whether to continue with mainstream teaching or specialise in Pasifika teaching.
Teaching experience during your degree
Study with us and you’ll not only learn academic knowledge related to your programme, but also develop essential practical skills and teaching experience. Our bachelor’s degrees include 22 weeks of professional practice, and our one-year programmes 15 weeks. For your placements you join an early childhood centre or primary school, and experience the classroom and the role of the teacher for yourself. It’s your opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt at AUT, and experience a range of schools/centres, levels and deciles. Many of our students are also offered jobs during these placements.
Passionate and experienced staff
Our experienced lecturers are passionate about learning and teaching, and constantly draw on their own experience in the classroom. They have research expertise in a wide range of areas, including teacher education, early childhood education in schools, curriculum development, education theory and practice, adult and tertiary education, e-learning, literacy and numeracy development.
Small and interactive classes
Because relationships are central to teaching, our classes are small and interactive. This creates the perfect environment to ask questions, develop your teamwork and problem-solving skills, collaborate with your classmates, and get to know your lecturers and other students.
Useful online resources
Watch your professional growth throughout your studies through our electronic portfolios. Blogs, discussion forums and other uploaded material create an interactive online learning environment where you can see your progress and teaching achievements, access course material and showcase your work.
“I loved that AUT allows you to find the teaching method that best suits your personality as a teacher. Throughout my studies, I had inspiring lecturers who offered innovative assignments linked to the practical application of theory. It taught me to give purpose to my teaching and encouraged me to have
Rebecca Nicholson
Bachelor of Education
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1 Students in the Year 3 mathematics class from the Bachelor of Education (Primary) 2 Students at work 3 Education facilities at AUT North Campus
Bachelor of Education
([Specialty] Teaching)
Overview
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ([SPECIALTY] TEACHING)
BEd([Specialty]Tchg)
Code AK3594
Level of study 7
Points 360
Duration 3 years full-time/
6 years part-time
Venue North Campus
Start date 29 February 2016
Minimum entry
requirements University Entrance (NCEA, CIE or IB)
Must meet Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ) requirements Police clearance
Personal declaration Referee reports
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age
English language
level (if required) IELTS (academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 7.0 or higher
Selection criteria Interview, numeracy
and literacy competency assessment, CV and experience working with young children Preferred school
subjects Language rich subjects from AUT’s subject list, art and
design subjects, languages, mathematics subjects, Dance, Digital Technologies, Drama, Health Education, Physical Education
AUT encourages early application. This qualification will remain open until all places have been filled.
Develop the skills, knowledge and values to be an effective teacher in our changing world. Study with us and you’ll learn to be responsive to the needs of the next generation and be a part of changing the future.
In your first year of the Bachelor of Education, you choose to study teaching in either:
• Early childhood centres or
• Primary and intermediate schools.
In Year 3 you then choose to continue with mainstream teaching or undertake the Pasifika specialty.
KEY FEATURES:
āIncludes regular teaching placements across diverse settings around Auckland
āGain the skills to teach anywhere in New Zealand before you choose your teaching specialty in Year 3
Year 1 common papers
All students take four papers in areas common to both primary teaching and early childhood teaching:
• Human Development and Learning I
• Whānau/Family and Society
• Professional Inquiry and Practice I (includes a
practicum of six days in Semester 1 and three weeks in Semester 2)
• Taki Haere Mai (a basic te reo language paper)
Your other papers will be specific to the specialisation you have chosen – Early Childhood Teaching or Primary Teaching.
Early Childhood Teaching
In Year 1 you’ll do four specific early childhood teaching papers:
• Curriculum I: Infants and Toddlers
• Curriculum II: The Young Child
• Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa/New Zealand
• Health and Safety
In Years 2 and 3, you’ll continue studying early childhood teaching plus four papers in either Mainstream or Pasifika.
SEE YOURSELF AS:
ā Someone who enjoys working with children
ā A relationship-builder and good communicator
Rebecca Nicholson
Montessori Primary Teacher/Head of
School, Meraki Montessori Primary
Bachelor of Education
Rebecca Nicholson originally planned to become a mainstream primary school teacher but while studying at AUT she was exposed to a number of different educational philosophies, one of them being Montessori.
Following her dream
Before she had even graduated, Rebecca secured a teaching position at Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School and after two years, opened her own Montessori school. “It had always been my dream to start a private Montessori primary school where I could see my own – and my team’s – vision come to life.
“There are so many things I enjoy about running my own school! I love working alongside amazing, likeminded people and being able to put ideas into action quickly.”
Every day is different
Rebecca says she loves the variety of her role.
“I enjoy every day being different, watching the children follow their passions and discovering new concepts of their own accord.”
Rebecca says her favourite part of the day is in the afternoons when the parents all come down to collect their children. “They often stay and chat, and it’s just such a lovely
atmosphere being surrounded by the families and children – it’s a real community.”
Primary Teaching
In Year 1 you’ll do four specific primary teaching papers around teaching the curriculum:
• Arts
• English
• Mathematics I
• Science
In Years 2 and 3, you will continue studying primary teaching plus four papers in either Mainstream or Pasifika.
Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)
Overview
Turn your passion for educating children aged 5-12 years into a career in primary or intermediate teaching. Engage in an informed way with these young people as they enthusiastically explore learning.
As a graduate of this programme you’ll have the understanding, skills and academic requirements to be a primary teacher. You’ll be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ).
What this major covers
Year 1
You complete 120 credits across the following papers:
Professional practice
• Professional Inquiry and Practice I (includes a
practicum of six days in Semester 1 and three weeks in Semester 2 in a primary or intermediate school)
Teaching the curriculum
• English
• Mathematics I
• Arts
• Science
Studies in education
• Human Development and Learning I
• Whānau/Family and Society
• Taki Haere Mai (a basic te reo language paper)
Year 2
You complete 120 credits across the following papers:
Professional practice
• Professional Inquiry and Practice II (includes a
practicum of four weeks in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 in a primary and/or intermediate school)
Teaching the curriculum
• Health and Physical Education
• Mathematics II
• Reading
• Social Sciences
• Technology
SEE YOURSELF AS:
ā Committed, inquisitive, dependable and flexible
ā Engaging and child-centred
ā Ethical and socially and culturally aware ā Future-oriented
Studies in education
• Karanga Mai (tikanga Māori and pedagogy)
• Principles of Learning and Teaching
Year 3
You complete the following four papers (60 credits):
Professional practice
• Professional Practice and Inquiry III – this includes
a practicum of five weeks in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 in a primary and/or intermediate school. Our students are often offered jobs during these practicums.
Studies in education
• Research for Teaching
• Sociopolitical Perspectives in Education
• Inclusive Education
Specialty or mainstream option
You select either Mainstream or Pasifika for the remaining four papers (60 credits) this final year. For more detailed information refer to the following pages.
Course planner
YEAR JAN/FEB (Summer School) SEMESTER 1 JUN/JUL (Winter School) SEMESTER 2
1
Taki Haere MaiPrimary Professional Inquiry & Practice I
Whānau Family & Society Human Development & Learning I
Mathematics I Science
English Arts
2
Primary Professional Inquiry & Practice II Karanga MaiMathematics II Health & Physical Education
Technology Social Studies
Reading Principles of Learning & Teaching
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTY AREAS
3
OPTION 1: MAINSTREAMPrimary Professional Inquiry & Practice III Research for Teaching
Inclusive Education Mathematics III
Children from Diverse Ethnicities
Sociopolitical Perspectives in Education
Programme Planning, Assessment & Evaluation
Language Learning & Teaching
OPTION 2: PASIFIKA
Primary Professional Inquiry & Practice III Research for Teaching
Inclusive Education Sociopolitical Perspectives in Education
Tofaliuliu: Pasifika Pedagogies & Philosophies
Alafua: Pasifika Perspectives on Mathematics
Fatua'iupu: Pasifika Languages
Soa Lau Pule: Pasifika Perspectives Planning Assessment Evaluation
If you want to become a mainstream primary or intermediate school teacher, this specialty provides you with the skills to teach in mainstream primary teaching settings. The papers are designed for students who have a passion for working with children (aged 5-12) in mainstream primary and intermediate schools.
What this specialty covers
You’ll continue to develop your knowledge and skills as you extend your understanding of working with primary and intermediate students.
Year 3 papers in Primary Teaching (60 credits)
• Language Learning and Teaching
• Mathematics III
• Programme Planning, Assessment and Evaluation
• Children from Diverse Ethnicities
Career opportunities
• Teaching in a primary or intermediate school
For more information visit www.aut.ac.nz/education
Bachelor of Education
(Primary Teaching)
Mainstream
Ellie Hunt
Primary School Teacher, Parakai School
Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)
Ellie Hunt always wanted a job helping others and now as a primary school teacher she is making a daily difference in the lives of her students.The AUT teaching graduate is employed at Parakai School, northwest of Auckland, where she spent two of her six practicum placements.
Invaluable teaching placements
She said the placements throughout her study were pivotal not only to securing a job she loves, but to experiencing a range of different settings.
“I taught students from different year levels and deciles on each practicum. Our co-ordinator did a wonderful job in providing a range of placements and happily arranged an out-of-town practicum for me,” Ellie says.
Practical learning
Ellie says she chose AUT for her teacher education based on its strong reputation for extensive practical in-school experience, the balance of theory and hands-on teaching, and because of the convenient location on Auckland’s North Shore. “I liked the fact that AUT had a range of relevant papers that reflected the latest strategies and ideas that are implemented in New Zealand schools. The lecturers were highly
approachable and had a genuine care for my success as an undergraduate teacher. The connections and friendships I made at AUT were invaluable.”
Daily rewards
Now that she is the one doing the teaching, Ellie says delivering fun, exciting and engaging programmes to her students is what motivates her.
“This career brings constant rewards and challenges and that ongoing learning keeps me excited about teaching.”
UNDERGRADUATE
This specialty is designed for students of all
backgrounds who want to work with Pacific children, bringing an understanding of Pacific perspectives to the New Zealand curriculum.
What this specialty covers
You develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes to work effectively with Pacific primary or intermediate students.
Year 3 papers in Pasifika Primary Teaching (60 credits)
• Alafua: Pasifika Perspectives on Mathematics
• Fatua’iupu: Pasifika Languages
• Tofaliuliu: Pasifika Pedagogies and Philosophies
• Soa Lau Pule: Pasifika Perspectives Planning
Assessment Evaluation
• Optional paper: Tautai Pasifika Research Methods (can
be substituted for Research for Teaching)
Pasifika practicum experience
You have the opportunity to spend your Year 3 practicums, which are a part of the Professional Inquiry and Practice III paper, in a Pacific primary or intermediate school setting.
Career opportunities
• Teaching in mainstream primary or intermediate
schools, centres, particularly those with a high percentage of Pacific students
For more information visit www.aut.ac.nz/education
Bachelor of Education
(Primary Teaching)
Pasifika
Ezra Feau
Year 5 and 6 Teacher, Puhinui School
Bachelor of Education (Primary Pasifika)
Teaching is the most rewarding occupation, says Ezra Feau who studied AUT’s Bachelor of Education (Primary Pasifika). After graduating at the end of last year, he now teaches Year 5 and 6 at Puhinui School in Papatoetoe.“I love it when I overhear a student teaching someone else what I’ve just taught them in class. That’s reciprocal learning and when it flows in the class it really is something special. “Everyone can feed off one another and we’re all helping one another learn, like a big aiga (family). It’s such a rewarding feeling.”
Inclusive and culturally responsive
Ezra first chose to study at AUT because of its reputation for smaller classes and approachable lecturers.
“I had heard that at AUT you have more opportunities to talk to your lecturers, but it was much more than that. We had a test before we started our degree and Ross Bernay – the head of the teacher education department – stood at the door, shook our hand and welcomed us in.
“It was an inclusive and culturally responsive environment that I highly recommend.”
A range of teaching experiences
The practicum experiences were the highlight of Ezra’s time at university.
“As part of my studies I completed six teaching practicums. We had to have one placement in each year group, and ensure that our placements covered a high decile, a middle decile and a low decile school. It gives you such a range of teaching experiences,” says Ezra.
“I had my first and last placements at Puhinui School, where I’m working now.”
Turn your passion and ability to interact with young children into a career in early childhood teaching and learn how to support children to reach their potential. As a graduate of this programme you’ll have the character, understanding and skills to be a teacher of children in the 0-5 age range. You will be eligible to apply for registration with the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ).
What this qualification covers
Year 1
This year you complete 120 credits across the following papers:
Professional practice
• Professional Inquiry and Practice I (includes a
practicum of six days in Semester 1 and three weeks in Semester 2 in an early childhood setting)
• Health and Safety
Teaching of the curriculum
• Curriculum I: Infants and Toddlers
• Curriculum II: The Young Child
Studies in education
• Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa/New Zealand
• Human Development and Learning I
• Whānau/Family and Society
• Taki Haere Mai (a basic te reo language paper)
Year 2
You complete 120 credits across the following papers: Professional practice
• Professional Inquiry and Practice II (includes a
practicum of four weeks in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 in an early childhood setting)
• Working with Parents as Partners
Teaching of the curriculum
• Curriculum and Planning III: Language Arts, Health
and PE
• Curriculum and Planning IV: Mathematics, Science
and Technology
Studies in education
• Childhood Studies Aotearoa/New Zealand
• Karanga Mai (tikanga Māori and pedagogy)
• Principles of Learning and Teaching
Elective paper
Students will choose one of the following papers:
• Special Topic: Centre Design
• Special Topic: Infants and Toddlers
• Elective paper of choice within AUT at level 5 (15
credits)
Year 3
You complete the following four papers (60 credits): Professional practice
• Professional Practice and Inquiry III (This includes
a practicum of five weeks in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 in an early childhood setting. A number of students are offered jobs during these practicums to be taken up at the end of their study.)
Studies in education
• Research for Teaching
• Sociopolitical Perspectives in Education
• Inclusive Education
Specialty or mainstream option
All students in Early Childhood Teaching will select one of the following options for the remaining four papers (60 credits) they will take in this final year.
Specialise in:
• Pasifika
• Or continue with the mainstream Early Childhood
Teaching option
For more detailed information about these options, refer to the following pages including the course planner on the opposite page.
For more information visit www.aut.ac.nz/education
Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood Teaching)
Overview
SEE YOURSELF AS:
ā Passionate about educating pre-schoolers
ā Committed and imaginative ā Flexible and creative
YEAR JAN/FEB (Summer School) SEMESTER 1 JUN/JUL (Winter School) SEMESTER 2
1
Taki Haere MaiECE Professional Inquiry and Practice I
Whānau Family & Society Human Development & Learning I Early Childhood Education
in Aotearoa New Zealand Health and Safety
Curriculum I: Infants &
Toddlers Curriculum II: The Young Child
2
ECE Professional Inquiry & Practice II Karanga MaiWorking with Parents
as Partners Curriculum IV
Curriculum III Principles of Learning & Teaching Special Topic: Centre Design
OR
Special Topic: Infants & Toddlers
Childhood Studies in Aotearoa New Zealand
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTY AREAS
3
OPTION 1: MAINSTREAMECE Professional Inquiry & Practice III Research for Teaching
Inclusive Education Curriculum & Planning VI Curriculum & Planning V Special Topic: Music & the Visual
Arts for Early Years OR
Children from Diverse Ethnicities Human Development &
Learning: Theoretical Perspectives
Sociopolitical Perspectives in Education
OPTION 2: PASIFIKA
ECE Professional Inquiry and Practice III Research for Teaching
Inclusive Education Sociopolitical Perspectives in Education
Tofaliuliu: Pasifika
Pedagogies & Philosophies Special Topic: Children from Diverse Ethnicities Fatua'iupu: Pasifika
This option is designed for students who want to continue with their early childhood studies in mainstream early childhood centres.
What this option covers
You’ll continue to develop your knowledge and skills as you extend your understanding of early childhood education and the early childhood teaching national curriculum, Te Whāriki.
Year 3 papers in Early Childhood Teaching (60 credits)
• Curriculum and Planning V: Curriculum Approaches
• Curriculum and Planning VI: Planning and Assessment
• Human Development and Learning: Theoretical
Perspectives
And one of the following:
• Special Topic: Children from Diverse Ethnicities
• Special Topic: Music and the Visual Arts for Early Years
• An elective paper (if you have not chosen an elective
paper in Year 2)
Career opportunities
• Teaching in an early childhood centre
• With experience, management of an early
childhood centre
For more information visitwww.aut.ac.nz/education
Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood Teaching)
Mainstream
There is a growing need for more qualified early childhood teachers who have an understanding of Pacific perspectives on education. This specialty is designed for people of all ethnic backgrounds who have an interest in Pacific early childhood centres or teaching Pacific children in mainstream centres.
What this specialty covers
This specialty will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understandings to be an effective teacher with Pasifika children.
Year 3 papers in Pasifika Early Childhood Teaching (60 credits)
• Fatua’iupu: Pasifika Languages
• Tofaliuliu: Pasifika Pedagogies and Philosophies
• Soa Lau Pule: Pasifika Perspectives Planning
Assessment Evaluation
• Children from Diverse Ethnicities
• Tautai: Pasifika Research Methodologies (this paper
can be taken in place of the core Year 3 paper Research for Teaching)
Pasifika practicum experience
You have the opportunity to spend your Year 3
practicums, which are a part of the Professional Inquiry and Practice III paper, in a Pacific early childhood centre.
Career opportunities
• Teaching in a diverse range of early childhood
settings, including Pacific centres
• With experience, management of a Pacific or other
early childhood centre
For more information visit www.aut.ac.nz/education
Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood Teaching)
UNDERGRADUATE
Helen Morris
Teacher, Poppies Kindergarten in Remuera, Auckland
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
A love of working with young children is the obviousprerequisite for a career in early childhood education and early childhood teacher Helen Morris has that by the bucket load. The former nanny always wanted to work as a kindergarten teacher and eventually open her own early childhood education centre.
Practical learning a draw card
Helen chose AUT for her teacher education because it gave her the skills and practical experience she needed. “I was drawn to the practical learning experiences and the personal approach AUT provides through its teaching and lecturers. And I found that the lecturers at AUT really care and go the extra mile. It really is a more personal approach to educating.
“Now, as an early childhood teacher, I put the practical skills and experience, as well as the relevant theory I learned at AUT, into practice every day in my job. The skills I gained through AUT support me with planning, documenting learning, and communicating, and have deepened my overall knowledge of working with young children and their families.”
Placement experience
Helen says all the practical placement experience she had while at AUT really helped her to work out her own style and practice as a teacher.
“Throughout my degree there were six practicum placements. I got to experience many different early childhood settings and approaches. These practical experiences gave us the opportunity to put our theory and skills into practice and learn from a hands-on experience. From these experiences I have gained references and a job offer.
“My advice to future students is to make the most of the practicum placements as they can make excellent references and sometimes offer full-time positions after completion of your degree.”
A fulfilling career
Helen says she gets a lot of fulfilment as an early childhood teacher and knows she made the right move to study at AUT and follow her dreams.
“I enjoy supporting children with their learning and having positive, reciprocal relationships with them and their families. Guiding children through challenges and watching them learn “Helen’s AUT qualification has provided her with a wealth of
base knowledge to build on to become a great early childhood teacher. With the knowledge Helen gained studying, and the benefit of hands-on experience at Poppies, she is now fully conversant about the early childhood curriculum, skilled at implementing it, thoughtful about what she does, and aware of her role as a model for learning.”
– Alex Ryan, Director, Poppies Kindergarten
Bachelor of Arts
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS BA Code AK3704 Level of study 7 Points 360Duration 3 years full-time/
equivalent part-time
Venue City Campus
Start date 29 February and 18 July 2016
Minimum entry
requirements University Entrance (NCEA, CIE or IB) or equivalent.
Preferred school
subjects All subjects are useful, in particular Classical Studies,
English, Geography, History, History of Art, Media Studies and other languages.
AUT encourages early application. This qualification will remain open until all places have been filled.
Interested in learning and how it relates to culture, community, social media and social justice? We’ve all been to school and probably all have a view of the nature of education. The Bachelor of Arts in Education re-examines these views.
Because this major is part of the Bachelor of Arts, it’s easy to combine it with many other aspects of society and culture. Choose from 19 majors in areas as diverse as social sciences, psychology, international studies, Māori development, event management or languages. You can build your degree in a way that suits you – study either a single or a double major, select from a wide range of minors or perhaps add elective papers from another area of study.
KEY FEATURES:
āA great choice if you’re interested in education but not sure you want to be a teacher
āTailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations
āIncludes practical industry experience in Year 3, working on a project related to your major
What this qualification covers
Each year you take core papers in writing,
communication, research and digital technologies, along with your major(s) and/or minor papers. You usually complete two or three core papers in Year 1, plus papers for your major (usually two or three) and other papers of interest. In your second year you complete the other one or two core papers, along with more major papers. In your final semester, you complete a real-life work project through our Co-operative Education paper. This is a core Year 3 paper that can only be done after the other core papers.
Core papers
• Academic Communication
• Communication and Presentation Systems
• Culture and Society
• Research and Analysis
• Co-operative Education
Education papers
The Education papers are organised into two strands. Sociological focus:
• Critical Questions in Education
• Education, Resistance and Social Justice
• Educational Futures
You examine aspects of education in the past and how they relate to today’s education issues. You also consider the future of education and how the way we learn in the future world could be very different from today.
Cultural focus:
• Places and Learning
• Learning, Diversity and Culture
• Learning and Subjectivity in an Age of Social Media
• Philosophic Debates in Education
You consider how place affects who we are and what we learn. You also examine learning in different cultures and communities, learning through social media and look at the ‘big picture’ of education.
Career opportunities
The skills you develop in this major are valuable for a range of careers, including social development work, youth and community work, marketing, communications, human resources, advertising, the arts, training and mentoring and other education-related work in government and non-governmental organisations. It’s also good preparation for further study, which could lead to teacher registration.
For more information visit www.aut.ac.nz/education
Course planner
The Bachelor of Arts is made up of 360 points. It is made up of the following components: core papers, a major and electives. You can either choose a single or a double major. The size of the second major may impact on the number of points of elective papers.
Single major Core papers
60 points
Education major120 points
Minor60 points
Electives90 points
Co-operative Education
30 points
Double major Core papers
60 points
Education major120 points
Second major120 points
Electives30 points
Co-operative Education
30 points
Certificate in Introduction to
Early Childhood Education
CERTIFICATE IN INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
CertIntroECE
Code AK1030
Level of study 4
Points 60
Duration ½ year full-time only
Venue North Campus
Start date 29 February 2016
Minimum entry
requirements Police clearance and two referee reports
Evidence of suitability to undertake the programme Applicants must be at least 17 years of age
Selection criteria Interview and CV
Personal Declaration Form English language
level (if required) IELTS (academic) 5.5 overall or higher with 5.5 in all bands
(this only refers to international students who are not applying through NCEA or equivalent) AUT encourages early application. This qualification will remain open until all places have been filled.
Working with children is an exciting career – no two days are ever the same. This certificate introduces you to concepts of child development, curriculum and professional practice, and helps you improve your academic literacy, research and presentation skills. By completing this certificate you will have the foundation skills to progress to the Bachelor of Arts (Education) degree or, if you have UE or are over 20 years old, you may apply for enrolment into the Certificate in [Specialty] Education or the Bachelor of Education programmes.
What this qualification covers
This qualification is an introduction to education for young children and covers Mātauranga Māori, and academic study and communication skills. You also gain valuable practical experience through observation in a range of early childhood centres.
Papers
• Introduction to Curriculum
• Introduction to Child Development and Observation
Skills
• Introduction to Professional Practice
• Introduction to Mātauranga Māori
Career opportunities
Further study especially in early childhood education and in primary teaching.
For more information visit www.aut.ac.nz/education
SEE YOURSELF AS: ā Interested in the learning of
pre-schoolers
ā Reliable, effective communicator ā Ethical, and socially and culturally aware ā Creative and imaginative
Certificate in
[Specialty] Education
CERTIFICATE IN [SPECIALTY] EDUCATION Cert[Specialty]Ed
Code AK1275
Level of study 5
Points 120
Duration 1 year full-time/
2 years part-time
Venue North Campus
Start date 29 February 2016
Minimum entry
requirements University Entrance (NCEA, CIE or IB)
Police clearance Two referee reports
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age
Selection criteria Interview, reference, CV
Experience working with young children.
Personal Declaration Form English language
level (if required) IELTS (academic) 6.5 or higher overall with 6.5 in all bands
AUT encourages early application. Places are limited and will remain open until all places have been filled
The Certificate in [Specialty] Education helps you gain the confidence and skills to work with children in an unqualified position in an early childhood centre or as a teacher aide in a primary school. This certificate is at level 5 and students who complete this qualification may be eligible to enter the second year of the
Bachelor of Education, which leads to teaching careers in early childhood or primary education.
What this qualification covers
This qualification covers the initial theory and practice relevant to primary, early childhood or early childhood Pacific settings. When you’ve completed this certificate, you can apply for the Bachelor of Education.
Papers
Early Childhood
• Curriculum I: Infants and Toddlers
• Curriculum II: The Young Child
• Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa/New Zealand
• Health and Safety
• Human Development and Learning I
• Taki Haere Mai (basic te reo language paper)
• Whānau/Family and Society
• Professional Inquiry and Practice I (includes a
practicum of six days in Semester 1 and three weeks in Semester 2 in an early childhood setting)
Primary
• English
• Human Development and Learning I
• Mathematics I
• Professional Inquiry and Practice I (includes a
practicum of six days in Semester 1 and three weeks in Semester 2 in a primary or intermediate school)
• Taki Haere Mai (basic te reo language paper)
• Whānau/Family and Society
• Arts
• Science
Career opportunities
• Assisting teachers in an early childhood centre or
primary school
For more information visit www.aut.ac.nz/education
SEE YOURSELF AS:
ā A relationship-builder and good communicator
ā Committed and child-centred ā Inspirational, flexible and caring ā An engaging multi-tasker
Jessica Kim
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) student
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
For Jessica Kim, the Certificate in Early Childhood Education was the perfect pathway to fulfilling her dream of becoming an early childhood teacher.
“I began studying early childhood education in Korea, but when I came to New Zealand I just missed the English language requirement to enrol in the bachelor’s degree. Fortunately I could enrol in the certificate programme, which helped me improve my English and my knowledge of early childhood teaching,” Jessica says.
Gaining useful skills
The certificate covered both practical and theoretical skills, says Jessica.
“One of my favourite papers focused on academic literacy, which really benefits students like me who have English as a second language. I learned how to write academic essays and how to answer essay questions. I’m constantly using these skills now.”
She also appreciated the supportive and approachable lecturers.
“The lecturers are thoughtful, friendly and enthusiastic, which inspired my learning significantly and boosted my motivation.” Putting knowledge into practice
Jessica is currently studying the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching).
“I love the many practical opportunities we have at AUT, including visits to childcare centres to get hands-on
experience in the environment we will be working in when we complete our studies.”
In addition to her studies she also works part-time as a childcare worker across Auckland.
“I work as a reliever at different childcare centres around Auckland. My job is both challenging and rewarding, and it’s a great way to experience a variety of early childhood environments,” Jessica says.
“The skills that I’ve learned in my studies have given me a great foundation to do my job well. I’ve learned to respect and value each child’s interests, and support their development by creating a positive learning environment.”
SEE YOURSELF AS:
ā A relationship builder and team player ā Understanding, tolerant, inclusive ā Personable, creative and confident ā Student-centred and inquiring
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY TEACHING GradDipSecTchg
Code AK3515
Level of study 7
Points 120
Duration 1 year full-time/
2 years part-time
Venue North Campus
Start date 29 February and
18 July 2016 Minimum entry
requirements A bachelor’s degree in a subject considered relevant
for teaching in a New Zealand secondary school.
Attend a selection interview. Meet the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ) Requirements of Good Character.
Other
requirements Two referee reportsNumeracy and literacy
assessment
Disclosure/Personal Declaration Form
Authorisation to Disclose Information for Police Clearance. English language
level (if required) IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 7.0 or higher
AUT encourages early application. This qualification will remain open until all places have been filled.
Graduate Diploma in
Secondary Teaching
Want to teach your favourite secondary school subjects to a new generation of New Zealanders, and embark on a career that will inspire and make a difference to young people’s lives? The Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching will give you practical techniques based on sound research to teach your curriculum subject(s) in secondary schools. This is a professional qualification with strong emphasis on practical experience and applied learning.
What this qualification covers
The Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching integrates theory and practice to ensure that graduates are able to apply the principles of effective learning and teaching in the classroom. The programme is made up of five taught papers, and 15 weeks of practicum placements in a secondary school, giving you the opportunity to build confidence and experience as a teacher in the classroom. Our small classes ensure a supportive collegial
environment. In addition, during campus-based papers, students attend curriculum studies tutorials in their teaching subjects. Many tutorials are run by practising teachers on allocated afternoons.
Papers
• Assessment Theory and Practice
• Provocations in Educational Thinking
• Towards a Personal Philosophy of Teaching and
Learning
• Curriculum Theory and Practice
• The Emerging Professional
Career opportunities
Student teachers who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching are eligible to seek provisional registration as a teacher and apply for teaching positions in secondary schools.
Che Muller
Assistant Head of Faculty for Physical Education, Kelston Boys High School
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in Sport and Exercise Science
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
Finding a school that fits you and your teaching style is so important, says Che Muller who now teaches physical education and health at Kelston Boys High School.“I really like the heart of the staff here – they work hard and really care about the kids. During my studies at AUT, I had a teaching placement here and decided that I wanted to be a part of this.”
Collaborative and supportive
Now working as a physical education teacher, Che says being able to teach and work with the boys is the highlight of his role. “I teach Year 9 to 13, I’m the level 1 NCEA leader, Assistant Head of Faculty for Physical Education and First XV rugby coach. It keeps me fairly busy, but being able to work with such a great group of students is a privilege. I am well supported by the staff and management here at Kelston – the collaborative spirit here amongst staff and students is special!”
A great foundation for a teaching career
After realising that teaching is where he wanted to be, Che returned to AUT to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching, a great foundation for his current role. “It was a really student-centred environment, and the lecturers guided you well and ensured you were on the right track. I always felt I could try new things.”
The placements are what really makes AUT stand out, says Che. “As part of my graduate diploma I had four, four-week
placements in different schools, among them Kelston Boys High School. A practicum placement is such a great opportunity to show your face, and meet staff in the school. My placement here really helped when I applied for my job – I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the opportunities AUT provided!”
Overview of our
postgraduate qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Education &Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Educators from all sectors can study education at an advanced level through the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Education. The Postgraduate Diploma in Education consists of four papers from the Master of Education, and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education includes two papers from the Master of Education. These programmes don’t include a thesis or dissertation.
These qualifications encourage you to develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in the education area. While you can specialise in a specific subfield of education, you need to develop your research skills in a more general way. You’re encouraged to develop a cross-disciplinary approach to your studies while developing and applying theoretical and grounded perspectives for a wide range of issues and contexts in education.
Both programmes can also open up the opportunity to continue into master’s level study (criteria apply).
Master of Education
The Master of Education encourages you to develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in the broader area of education. It’s designed for professionals in early childhood education, compulsory education, adult and tertiary education and non-formal education. You can specialise in a specific subfield of education and you may be required to develop your research capabilities in a more general way. You’re encouraged to develop a cross-disciplinary approach to your studies while developing and applying theoretical and grounded perspectives of a wide range of issues and contexts in education.
You complete the master’s degree with papers and a:
• Full-year 120-point research thesis or
• 90-point research thesis or
• 60-point dissertation
If you’re interested in teaching in higher education we offer two papers in tertiary teaching and curriculum development. After successfully completing these, you can exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Master of Educational Leadership
The Master of Educational Leadership is designed for experienced educators and leaders who want to enhance their knowledge and professional practice skills. You develop the skills to be an outstanding leader in an educational environment and contribute to the development of professional educational practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. This qualification is particularly suited to current and aspiring leaders within education. The programme covers educational leadership issues in the early childhood, compulsory and tertiary educational sectors, offering an inclusive approach to issues of cultural diversity in a complex environment. You critically examine the implications of educational challenges for leaders in educational settings. There’s a focus on the context and purposes of leadership within a global perspective, as well as in terms of professional practices in New Zealand. Theories of organisational learning will also be explored in relation to community development. Throughout this programme, you further your
leadership skills, and will be prepared to undertake or continue into leadership roles in educational organisations from the early childhood to tertiary sectors, government and corporate settings.
Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
The Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) is suitable for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree in any field and want to become a teacher. This one-year professional qualification has four significant themes including becoming a responsive and resilient teacher, working in partnership with schools, learning adaptive teaching and equipping you with a future-oriented focus.
Throughout this programme you also learn about human development and the teaching as inquiry cycle as well as working with different groups including Māori and Pacific and students with special needs.
Graduating with a Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) will equip you to face the current competitive employment market. You will be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ). You will be able to teach in a primary or intermediate classroom or you could continue onto doctoral study by completing additional study in a research methodologies paper at master’s level.
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education is an opportunity for education professionals who want to extend their professional and academic knowledge of educational practices and issues. The programme is structured to support and encourage students as they pursue an original piece of research relevant to a specific area of study or practice.
The Doctor of Education consists of two parts: a research portfolio and a thesis. You undertake advanced study based on independent research of an educational phenomenon, issue or topic relevant to professional practice.
Throughout your study you enhance your professional and research capabilities in educational settings. You construct and apply advanced theoretical concepts for the investigation of professional practice in a wide range of domains, including educational leadership, teacher effectiveness, curriculum development, lifelong learning, early childhood education, special character education (eg Montessori, Pasifika, Steiner), research and professional expertise.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy is a thesis-based research degree that leads to advanced academic and theoretical knowledge in a specialist area. You can make an original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your field of study and meet recognised international standards for such work.
This qualification is awarded after the successful completion of concentrated research that constitutes an original and substantial contribution to knowledge. You work closely with your supervisor to prepare a thesis, which is examined by independent experts who apply contemporary international standards.
“I was drawn to the practical learning experiences and the personal approach AUT provides through its teaching and lecturers. And I found that the lecturers at AUT really care and go the extra mile; it really is a more personal approach to educating.”
Helen Morris
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
If you become an AUT student, not only will you be studying at a modern and innovative university, you’ll also have endless opportunities to make your mark and participate in university life. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, and you’ll find all the support, encouragement and inspiration you need.
We offer some of the most comprehensive student services and support in New Zealand, including:
• Orientation for all new AUT students
• Accommodation on campus
• Athlete support
• AuSM – AUT student association
• Career advice – University Career Services
• Childcare centres
• Chinese-speaking student support
• Clubs
• Disability student support and resources
• Diversity support
• Health, counselling and wellbeing centres
• International student support
• IT support and computer labs
• LGBTI network and resources
• Justice of the Peace
• Library
• Māori student support
• Pacific student support
• Sport and fitness centres
• Sport teams and events
• Student advisors
• Student Centre
• Student exchange programme
• Student financial services
• Student Learning Centre
• Student mentors
• Scholarships office
• Volunteering activities
Our student services are designed to help you make the most of your time at AUT, but you find care and support beyond these services – in conversations with lecturers, group work with classmates and in the many campus events. Join us, and you’ll quickly learn how inclusive and caring our community is.
To find out more about AUT and what it’s like to study
Admission categories
You may be granted University Entrance under one of the following categories:
• NCEA University Entrance
• Ad Eundem Statum admission (at an equivalent level)
– this includes Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)* and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) if taught in a New Zealand secondary school
• Discretionary Entrance
• Special Admission
* Domestic students who study CIE in another country may be eligible for this admission depending on subjects covered and levels attained with the qualification. As requirements vary such students should seek advice from AUT.
To gain admission to bachelor’s degrees, you must have met the requirements for University Entrance plus any specified admission requirements for a programme, such as specific subjects, portfolios, interviews and auditions. For more information on all admission categories and specific programme requirements please see the AUT
Calendar or visitwww.aut.ac.nz/calendar
Please note: AUT, like all other New Zealand
universities, is required to manage enrolments. This is because of government policies that restrict the number of funded places available for domestic students in tertiary education.
Common University Entrance requirements
Where programmes require a specific subject, it is expected that a student will have achieved a minimum of 14 credits in that subject (unless indicated otherwise). NCEA approved subjects
For a list of NCEA approved subjects for University
Entrance visit the NZQA website, www.nzqa.govt.nz
AUT language rich subject list
Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies.
Alternative pathways into AUT bachelor’s degrees Students who have just missed University Entrance or did not get into their chosen degree could consider enrolling in one of the foundation studies certificates
offered at AUT. Please visit www.aut.ac.nz/apply for
STANDARD NCEA CIE* IB**** Overall Require NCEA level 3 certificate which
consists of 80 credits, including at least 60 credits at level 3 or higher. Can include up to 20 credits at level 2.
Note: Credits to achieve NCEA level 3 may include unit standards from non-approved subjects.
Subject credits
Total of 42 level 3 credits including: • 14 credits from one approved subject • 14 credits from a second approved
subject
• 14 credits from a third approved subject
A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff** at A or AS level from an approved list (equivalent to NCEA approved subject list).
Must include at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) with grades D or above.
IB Diploma with minimum 24 points
Numeracy At least 10 level 1 (or higher) numeracy credits (can be achieved through a range of subjects)
A minimum grade of D in IGCSE*** mathematics or any mathematics subject at AS or A level.
Any mathematics subject – IB Group 5
Literacy Total of 10 level 2 (or higher) literacy credits including:
• 5 reading credits • 5 writing credits
From specific standards in a range of NZQA English language-rich subjects.
A minimum grade of E in English Language and/or English Literature subject at AS or A level.
Literature or language and literature (SL or HL) – IB Group 1, with English as the language.
* Different regulations if CIE is taken outside of NZ or UK. See the AUT Calendar which is available online at www.aut.ac.nz/calendar
** UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Services for the UK) Tariff = system which converts AS and A level grades into points. *** IGCSE = International General Certificate of Secondary Education.
Discretionary Entrance
Discretionary Entrance is available to applicants who have attained a high level of achievement in Year 12 and want to undertake university study.
International students can’t apply for Discretionary Entrance.
Please note: There is a non-refundable assessment fee. You can apply if you:
• Have not completed Year 13 in a New Zealand
secondary school or have done Year 13 but not attempted to gain University Entrance
• Have not otherwise qualified for admission (or have
attempted University Entrance)
• Are a domestic student (New Zealand or Australian
citizen or permanent resident). If Australian, your most recent schooling must have been in New Zealand
• Are under 20 years of age on the first day of the
semester in which you begin study and meet other requirements of the programme for which you apply People who missed University Entrance in Year 13 may be considered for mid-year admission in the following year. You cannot apply for admission for Semester 1 if you studied in Year 13 after 1 June. However, you can apply for admission into Semester 2.
Minimum academic criteria for Discretionary Entrance
• NCEA level 2 certificate endorsed with minimum of
Merit or CIE/IB equivalent
• Minimum of 14 credits in each of four NCEA level 2 (or
higher) subjects, at least three of which must be on the approved subject list
• Meet UE literacy and numeracy standards, or
their equivalent.
The application is a two-step process. First, you indicate you want to apply through Discretionary Entrance on the standard application form. If you meet the criteria you are sent a second form in which you provide further information and a school recommendation.
The recommendation will provide proof of your maturity, motivation, capability and readiness to undertake degree-level study and also verify that you were not enrolled in Year 13 beyond 1 June in the year prior to admission. For more details, please refer to the AUT
Calendar or visit www.aut.ac.nz/calendar
Please note: Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis and must also meet other selection criteria for the programme for which they have applied. There is a non-refundable assessment fee of $50.00
Admission at equivalent level (Ad Eundem Statum)
An applicant will be considered for Ad Eundem Statum admission if they:
• Have successfully gained University Entrance through
CIE or IB or an approved qualification from a New Zealand secondary school of special character
• Have successfully completed a recognised
foundation programme, or other recognised tertiary qualification/study of at least 120 points at level 3 or at least 60 points at level 4 in one course of study
• Have qualifications from an overseas secondary
school or tertiary institution deemed by AUT to be sufficient for entry into an undergraduate degree programme.
Please note: Applicants will be required to supply an official academic transcript with their application. Bursary
If you sat Bursary (prior to 2004) rather than NCEA please refer to the AUT Calendar or visit
www.aut.ac.nz/calendar
Special Admission
If you are over 20 years you can apply through Special Admission for degree-level study without a University Entrance qualification if you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. You must be 20 years of age on or before the first day of the semester in which the programme commences. Your ability to deal with your chosen programme will be taken into consideration.
English language
requirements
International students studying at secondary school and applying for University Entrance must achieve UE Literacy through New Zealand secondary school qualifications NCEA, CIE or IB. IELTS cannot be substituted.
For more details, please refer to the English language requirements in the “General Academic Regulations” section of the AUT Calendar or
visit www.aut.ac.nz/calendar
International students
Contact the International Centre for information regarding studying at AUT, if you’re not a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia, or a citizen of the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau islands.
Cost is an important factor when thinking about university study. This page gives you an idea of the approximate tuition fees at AUT, and different options to help you fund your education such as scholarships, student loans and allowances. Fees
To give you an idea of approximate costs, the 2016 tuition fees for domestic students are shown below (based on full-time study and completing 120 points a year).
Undergraduate qualifications
Fee (per year) Approximately $6,200.00* (GST Inc)
* Part-time students pay a proportion of the fee based on the number of academic points they are studying.
If you are an international student, please visit
www.aut.ac.nz/fees for fees and information. Other fees you may have to pay:
• Compulsory student services fee, which helps AUT
fund student services, buildings and other facilities you use: $640.15 for a full-time student (based on 120 points a year).
• Additional fees such as for course materials or
elective papers – please check with your faculty/ department if there are additional fees for your programme of study.
Please note that you have to pay your fees in full by the date specified on your fees invoice.
To find out more about fees please call (09) 921 9779
or the AUT Student Centre on 0800 AUT UNI
(0800 288 864).
Scholarships and awards
Scholarships and awards are a great way to fund your university study. There is a wide range of scholarships and awards available to AUT students at all stages of their study. Visit the scholarships website for a current list of scholarships offered by AUT and external funders, as well as application forms and closing dates. You can also contact AUT’s Scholarships Office for advice on scholarships, awards and the scholarship application process.
To find out more call (09) 921 9837 or visit
www.aut.ac.nz/scholarships
Student loans and allowances
If you are a full-time domestic student, you may qualify for a student loan or allowance. Student loans and allowances are administered and paid by StudyLink. The application process can take some time, so it’s a good idea to apply early. You can apply for a student loan or student allowance before your enrolment at AUT is complete.
To find out more call 0800 88 99 00 or visit
www.studylink.govt.nz
Help with planning and budgeting
We know that studying can be hard on your finances. AUT’s Student Financial Services help students manage their money and stay within budget. We also assist students in financial hardship through food and transport grants, and provide assistance with student loans and allowances.
For more information visit
www.aut.ac.nz/student_services/financial
Sussed website
A useful financial resource is the StudyLink Sussed website. The website has handy tools, tips and information to help you plan and understand the costs you will have while studying.
Visit www.studylink.govt.nz
How to pay your fees
ONLINE Students can pay by credit card or by internet banking online at
http://arion.aut.ac.nz. Your login details will be required.
OR
Bank transfer: You can make a direct fee payment into AUT's bank account. Visit
www.aut.ac.nz/payment-options
POST Pay by cheque, credit or debit card by
completing the payment slip on your statement/tax invoice, detach and post to: Fee Payment, AUT, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142
FAX Pay by credit or debit card by completing
the payment slip on your statement/tax invoice and fax to (09) 921 9985
IN PERSON City Campus: AUT Student Centre, WA building
North Campus: AUT Student Centre, AG building
South Campus: Campus Reception, MB building
STUDENT LOAN (STUDYLINK)
StudyLink will pay your fees directly to AUT. See your student loan
