Education - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Education studies
A course by
AUT
Advance your understanding of education with this one-year honours degree, and research an area of your interest within the field of education. The programme is suitable for high-achieving graduates aiming for further study or research careers.
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Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced understanding of education
Critically examine contemporary educational theories, research, and practices.
Conduct independent research
Apply advanced research methods by completing a substantial supervised research dissertation relevant to education.
What You're Signing Up For
The Education - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at AUT is designed for graduates with a background in education who want to extend their expertise, engage in significant research, and position themselves for further study at master's or doctoral level. The programme consists of advanced theoretical studies, a compulsory research methods paper, and a supervised 60-point dissertation. It is not an initial teacher education qualification and does not lead to registration with the Teaching Council. Students can select from a range of elective papers in education and will benefit from academic staff expertise and flexible campus options.
Course Content
- EDUC819 Educational Research (compulsory)
- Advanced theoretical studies in education
- CLSY898 Dissertation (60 points, supervised research project)
- Select 30 points from: EDUC808 Concepts and Constructs in Education; EDUC830 Contemporary Issues in Education; EDUC868 Innovations in Early Childhood Education; EDUC836 Learning Environments for the 21st Century; EDUC845 Essential Aspects of Steiner Education; EDUC867 Kaupapa Māori Approaches; EDUC872 Exploring Language Issues in Education
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree in education or related field
High academic achievement (normally minimum B average)
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