Education Major - Bachelor of Arts
Education studies
A course by
AUT
Study toward an Education major as part of AUT's Bachelor of Arts. Explore learning and its relation to culture, social justice, and community, and prepare for careers or further study in education-related fields.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop understanding of education in social, cultural, and technological contexts
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge of how education relates to society, culture, social media, and social justice.
Build critical thinking, communication, and transferable skills
Enhance your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively across diverse learning environments.
Apply educational knowledge in workplace settings
What You're Signing Up For
The Education Major in the Bachelor of Arts at AUT offers students the opportunity to examine learning processes in a broad social, cultural and historical context. The programme is designed for those interested in education but not necessarily in classroom teaching. It covers educational theory, learning in diverse communities, social media, popular culture, and social justice. Flexible course structures allow for combinations with other majors or minors, and workplace experience is integrated for practical learning. Graduates are prepared for a range of careers in educational policy, social development, youth work, community organisations, HR, marketing, and communication, or can progress to postgraduate teaching qualifications.
Course Content
- Critical Questions in Education
- Places and Learning
- Learning and Social Media
- Education, Resistance and Social Justice
- Gender, Sexualities and Education
- Exploring Global Citizenship
- Education and Popular Culture
- Futures Thinking in Education
- Education, Globalisation, and International Development
- Alternatives in Education
- Pacific Talanoa: People, Places & Education
- Academic Communication / Learning in a Digital World
- Cultural and Social Perspectives
- Work Integrated Learning / Workplace Experience
- Knowledge and Inquiry / Creative Learning Inquiries / Introduction to Philosophy
- Interdisciplinary electives (choice from subjects such as social sciences, psychology, business, Māori development, etc.)
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Social Services
Community Development
Communications
Arts and Cultural Sector
Future employment opportunities might be
Social development work