Research that makes a difference, quality programmes and inspiring leadership are what makes us distinctive. Our Faculty of Education rates number one for educational research in the country. Our researchers contribute to areas such as teacher education, special education, educational leadership, counsellor education, Māori education and sport and leisure studies.

Our flexible on-campus and online programmes are based on current theories in education and offer opportunities for real-life practical experiences. Our sought-after graduates establish successful careers in New Zealand and overseas. Waikato Faculty of Education offers a supportive and friendly environment and provides graduates with an education that is first-rate.

Undergraduate

The Faculty of Education offers bachelor degrees in Teaching or Sport and Leisure Studies. Bachelor degrees are for people studying towards a degreefor the first time and involve majoring in a main subject by completing papers.

Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas programmes are for people who have a bachelors degree, but want to study a a different subject area.

Postgraduate

The Faculty offers a diverse range of postgraduate choices in Education, Educational Leadership, Counsellor Education and Sport and Leisure Studies. Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours and taught Master programmes are at postgraduate level and are for people who have a bachelors degree or Graduate Diploma. They usually involve completing taught papers or a combination of taught papers and a directed study or dissertation.

Master and doctoral study are postgraduate research-based qualifications, which require completing a thesis.

Choose a Subject

The Faculty provides undergraduate and postgraduate study in a diverse range of areas. The University’s main website also lists the full-list of papers by subject.

For more information, please contact one of our offices

Last Updated: 03 October 2012
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