Education - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Education studies
A course by
AUT
Advance your understanding of education through this one-year honours degree, focusing on advanced study and research within the field of education—including a major dissertation project.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced knowledge in education
Gain in-depth understanding of key concepts, contemporary issues, and theoretical frameworks within the field of education.
Conduct independent educational research
Acquire skills in research methodologies, enabling you to design, conduct, and report educational research through a significant dissertation project.
Enhance academic and professional skills
Build expertise for higher-level education roles or further study at master's or doctoral level.
What You're Signing Up For
The Education - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at AUT is designed for students who already hold a degree in education and want to deepen their knowledge or prepare for further study at master's or doctoral level. The programme offers advanced courses in education theory, research methods, and allows students to pursue a supervised dissertation in an area of their interest. It does not lead to initial teacher registration. Graduates enhance their academic, research, and professional expertise, opening pathways in teaching, educational leadership, and further academic study.
Course Content
- EDUC819 Educational Research
- Advanced theoretical studies in education
- Honours dissertation (60 points)
- Choose 30 points from: Concepts and Constructs in Education, Contemporary Issues in Education, Pacific Education – Issues and Perspectives, Innovations in Early Childhood Education, Learning Environments for the 21st Century, Essential Aspects of Steiner Education, Kaupapa Māori Approaches, Exploring Language Issues in Education
What you need to know first
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in education or equivalent
Normally a strong academic record
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Teaching (not initial teacher registration)
Educational leadership roles
Academic research roles