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International Prospectus 2021 - TOP50 - The University of Auckland
International
                   Prospectus 2021

   No1          TOP50               No1
New Zealand      global         In New Zealand
 university*   university**   for Employability***
International Prospectus 2021 - TOP50 - The University of Auckland
Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                           Welcome to
                                                                                                                                                                                           the University of Auckland
                                                                                                                                                                                           The University of Auckland key statistics    4
                                                                                                                                                                                           Begin your New Zealand story at the
                                                                                                                                                                                           University of Auckland                       5
                                                                                                                                                                                           Auckland, a top three city                   6
                                                                                                                                                                                           Research and Innovation                      8

    A warm welcome to                                                                                                                                                                      Build a global career
                                                                                                                                                                                           Our commitment to sustainability
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       12

    New Zealand’s highest
                                                                                                                                                                                           Global Studies                              13

                                                                                                                                                                                           What can you study?

    ranked university                                                                                                                                                                      Arts
                                                                                                                                                                                           Business
                                                                                                                                                                                           Creative Arts and Industries
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       18
                                                                                                                                                                                           Education and Social Work                   20
                                                                                                                                                                                           Engineering                                 22
                                                                                                                                                                                           Law                                         24
                                                                                                                                                                                           Medical and Health Sciences                 26
                                                                                                                                                                                           Science                                     28
                                                                                                                                                                                           Subject areas by faculty                    30
                                                                                                                                                                                           Pathways to undergraduate study             35
                                                                                                                                                                                           PhD study                                   36
                                                                                                                                                                                           360 International / Study Abroad            38
                                                                                                                                                                                           English Language Academy                    39

                                                                                                                                                                                           What else do you
                                                                                                                                                                                           need to think about?
                                                                                                                                                                                           Scholarships and funding                    40
    In a world of increasing global opportunity, we want to help you to boost your life and career prospects.                                                                              Entry requirements                          42

    A qualification from an internationally renowned university will bring you closer to achieving your goals.                                                                             Accommodation                               44

    According to international rankings, we are New Zealand’s leading university.* Our degrees are respected                                                                               Student services and support                46

    internationally, and our graduates are highly employable in national and global workplaces.                                                                                            Essential information – Visas, insurance,
                                                                                                                                                                                           employment, and living costs                48
    Whatever your future goals, your time with                      university in New Zealand.** We’ve also been                    scholarships, and our comprehensive support
                                                                                                                                                                                           International tuition fees                  49
    us will broaden your horizons and help you to                   recognised by the MIT Skoltech Initiative as                    services and pastoral care.
    become a free thinker.                                          one of the world’s top five emerging leaders in                                                                        Dates to remember                           50
                                                                                                                                    QS World University Rankings also place the
    The University of Auckland offers an extremely                  entrepreneurship.                                               University of Auckland at number one in New            How to apply / Useful web addresses         51
    wide variety of subjects. We’re also continuing                 University is about more than just gaining                      Zealand for Graduate Employability in 2020.
    to diversify our array of undergraduate                         a qualification. Auckland City shines with                      When you leave the University of Auckland,
    programmes by adding innovative new degrees:                    opportunity. It offers a kaleidoscope of                        you’ll be equipped for the next step – what that
    the Bachelor of Design, Master of Nursing                       experiences that will help to shape your future.                looks like is up to you. Success with us is just the
    Science and Bachelor of Education (TESOL), new                  Think about the thrill of living in New Zealand’s               beginning.
    from 2020.                                                      biggest and most diverse city, the life-long                    We look forward to welcoming you in 2021.
    During your time here, you’ll learn from                        friends you’ll make, the clubs you’ll join, the
    outstanding teachers, many of whom are global                   life skills you’ll master, and the memories you’ll
    leaders in their field. Many of our academics                   cherish for years to come. We’re proud of our                   Dawn Freshwater
    are also energetic entrepreneurs. According to                  rich campus and city life, our convenient and                   Vice-Chancellor
    Reuters Top 75, we rank as the most innovative                  secure accommodation options, our extensive                     The University of Auckland

    * Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2020    ** Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities 2019

    Cover attributions
    *Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2020
    **QS World Rankings Academic and Employer Reputation, number one in NZ 2019
    ***QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND KEY STATISTICS

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                                                                                                                                                                          Begin your New Zealand story at the
    RANKED
                                                                                                      QS World University
                                                                                                      Rankings by subject 2020
                                                                                                           13 subjects are ranked in the top 50
                                                                                                                                                                          University of Auckland
                                                                                                                       in the world

    The University of Auckland is the highest ranked university in                                     Archaeology                                        25               Quick facts New Zealand/Aotearoa
    New Zealand in Times Higher Education and QS rankings for 2020.                                                                                                        Population: Approximately 4.8 million
                                                                                                       Education                                          27
                                                                                                                                                                           Largest city: Auckland – population 1.5 million
                                                                                                       Pharmacy and Pharmacology                          27
                                                                                                                                                                           Capital: Wellington
                                                                                                       Sports-related subjects                            29
          More than                                                   From over                                                                                            Area: 270,534 square kilometres (104,454

     8,500                                                           120
                                                                                                       Geography                                          30               square miles)
                                                                                                       Performing Arts                                    32               Official languages: English, Māori, New
                                                                                                                                                                           Zealand Sign Language
                                                                                                       Civil and Structural Engineering                   39
                                                                                                                                                                           Currency: New Zealand dollar
       international                                                 different                         English Language and Literature                    39
                                                                                                                                                                           Exchange rates: US$0.66, £0.51 (Jan 2020 )
         students                                                    countries                         Psychology                                         40               Diverse people: Auckland is New Zealand’s
                                                                                                       Philosophy                                         43               most multicultural region: 59.3% European,
                                                                                                                                                                           23.1% Asian, 14.6% Pacific, 10.7% Māori, 3.1%
    Highest ranked                         The University of Auckland is ranked                        Nursing                                            44

                                           83
                                                                                                                                                                           other significant ethnic groups¹

                                                           rd
    New Zealand                                                                                        Anthropology                                       45
                                                                                                                                                                           Climate: Daytime temperatures in Auckland
                                                                                                       Law                                                50
    university                                                                                                                                                             range from an average of 24°C (75°F) in
                                                                                                                                                                           summer (December to March) to 16°C (60°F)
    for graduate                                                                                                                                                           in winter (June to August)

    employability1                                                                                                                                                         Warmest months: January, February
                                                                                                                                                                           Coldest months: July, August
                                           in the world2                                                                                                                   Government: Parliamentary democracy,

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                                                                                                                                                                           member of the Commonwealth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             New Zealand is a modern, English-speaking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             country with a rich cultural heritage, known
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Why study in New Zealand?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             internationally for its stunning and diverse          New Zealand is a safe and politically stable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             natural landscapes and the culture of its             country with a high standard of living.
                                                                                                                                                                           NEW ZEALAND                                       indigenous Māori people. New Zealand                  New Zealand enjoys a global reputation for

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                             has earned a reputation for its politically           technical innovation supported by research
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             independent stance, support for environmental         excellence. Education in New Zealand is not
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             causes, sporting achievements, and dynamic
    Most innovative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   only about imparting knowledge but also about
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             political and economic reform. Its citizens have      encouraging original thinking.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            AUCKLAND         made important contributions in the fields of
    university in New Zealand                                                                           In addition to over 30 undergraduate                                                                                 scientific and technological discovery, medicine,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   New Zealand has a progressive work-rights
    according to the 2019 Reuters                                                                                                                                                   North Island                                                                                   policy, which allows international students to
                                                                                                        programmes to choose from, there are 130                                                                             conservation, creative arts, food and wine.
    Top 75 Most Innovative                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         work in New Zealand on a post-study visa after
                                                                                                        postgraduate programmes on offer across                                                                              Situated in the South Pacific Ocean about
    Asia Pacific Universities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      finishing at university.⁴
                                                     research centres and institutes across             220 subjects, including PhDs in over 100                                                                             2,200km east of Australia, New Zealand has
                                                     the University create knowledge that               different subjects. Options range from                                                                               two principal islands – the North Island and the      International PhD students receive a range
                                                     benefits our social, cultural, economic and        strong traditional disciplines to emerging                                                                           South Island. Comparable in size and shape to         of special benefits, including eligibility for a
                                                     environmental future.                              cross-disciplinary subjects.                                                                  WELLINGTON             the United Kingdom or Japan, New Zealand has          government funding scheme allowing them
                                                                                                                                                                         South Island                                                                                              to pay the same tuition fees as New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             a relatively small population of approximately

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.8 million people, making it one of the least        students.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             crowded countries in the world.                       ¹ NZ Census 2013. Respondents can identify with more
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   than one ethnic group so percentages do not total 100%.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             New Zealanders are proud of their diverse
                                                                                                                                                                                           DUNEDIN                                                                                 ² www.hdr.undp.org
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             heritage, strongly influenced by Māori culture,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ³ www.visionofhumanity.org
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             19th century British settlement, and by more
    partner universities in 27 countries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ⁴ www.immigration.govt.nz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             recent migration, mainly from Pacific Island
    give you the opportunity to study in                                        clubs make our University a great                                                                                                            nations and Asia. New Zealand people are well-
    another country through the 360                                             place to get connected and meet                                                                                                              travelled and outward looking, with a reputation
    International exchange programme.                                                                                                                                                                                        for being warm, welcoming and friendly to visitors.
                                                                                like-minded New Zealand and             New Zealand is ranked Best in
                                                                                international students.                 Class and #1 globally for the                                                                        New Zealand is a desirable country to live in,

                                                                                                                        Best Teaching                                                                                        ranking 14th in the world on the United Nations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Human Development Index 2019². It is also

                                                                                                                        Environment3                                                                                         ranked 2nd out of 163 countries on the Global
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Peace Index 2019, the world’s leading measure of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             national peacefulness.³
                                                                                                                    QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020
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                                                                                                                    QS World University Rankings
                                                                                                                    2

                                                                                                                    Worldwide Educating for the Future Index, EIU 2017
                                                                                                                    3

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Auckland, a top three city
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The University of Auckland City Campus

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5   South Auckland Campus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Our new campus in Manukau – Te Papa Ako
    With a population of                                 A city flanked by two harbours, Auckland’s           Mount Eden – Dormant volcanic cone, centrally
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       o Tai Tonga – reinforces our commitment to
                                                         unique geographic position means you can             located with panoramic 360° views over the city,
    approximately 1.5 million,                           enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a large,             great for a picnic
                                                                                                                                                                       1   City Campus                                                                 high-quality, local education and study-support
    Auckland is New Zealand’s                            cosmopolitan city, and still be close to stunning    Newmarket shopping precinct – Excellent
                                                                                                                                                                      Located in the heart of Auckland,                                                services for students living in South and East
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Auckland.
    largest city and the country’s                       beaches, nature walks and tranquil islands. You      shopping, movie theatres, restaurants and cafés,
                                                                                                                                                                      City Campus provides a full
                                                         can kayak on sparkling harbours in the morning                                                               range of amenities, including
    economic hub.                                                                                             something for everyone
                                                         and hike through green subtropical forests in the
                                                                                                              Auckland waterfront – Attractive, urban beaches
                                                                                                                                                                      cafés, health services, libraries,                                                6 Goldie Estate – Wine
                                                         afternoon. Add to that great cafés, restaurants                                                              childcare facilities, and a
                                                         and bars, excellent theatres, galleries, museums
                                                                                                              alongside a walking and cycling promenade,
                                                                                                                                                                      recreation centre.                                  North Island                 Science Centre
                                                                                                              cafés, bars and restaurants as well as rollerblade,                                                                                      This 14-hectare vineyard and winery provides
                                                         and terrific shopping.
                                                                                                              bicycle, sailboard and catamaran hire                                                                                                    a unique venue where Wine Science students
                                                         With almost 40 percent of the population born
                                                         overseas, Auckland is more culturally diverse
                                                                                                              The Domain – A beautiful inner city park                 2   Grafton Campus                                                              live, study and work in a boutique winery in an
                                                                                                              close to the University, home to the Auckland           Home to the Faculty of Medical and Health                                        important winegrowing region of New Zealand.
                                                         than Sydney, London or New York,¹ and it is
                                                         clear why Auckland has been ranked third out of
                                                                                                              Museum, where you can experience cultural               Sciences, the Grafton Campus is situated                              7
                                                         231 world cities for quality of life.²
                                                                                                              performances, see priceless Māori treasures and         opposite Auckland City Hospital.                                                  7   Tai Tokerau Campus
                                                                                                              learn about New Zealand’s natural history
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The Faculty of Education and Social Work offers
                                                         ¹World Migration report 2015                         Multicultural and local foods – A fantastic                                                                                       8      courses at the Tai Tokerau Campus, located in
                                                         ²Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Rankings 2019   range of multicultural foods from all over the           3   Newmarket Campus                                                            Whangārei, the capital of the Northland Region
                                                                                                              world and unique New Zealand foods                      Covering five hectares, this campus is                                           of New Zealand.
                                                         City highlights                                      For more information about Auckland visit               designed to be a high-quality environment that
                                                                                                              www.aucklandnz.com
                                                                                                                                                                      supports research activities for the faculties of                     Auckland    8   Leigh Marine Laboratory
                                                         Sky Tower – Tallest building in the Southern                                                                 Engineering and Science.
                                                         Hemisphere, with spectacular views of the city                                                                                                                                                The Leigh Marine Laboratory is the “marine
                                                         Eden Park – New Zealand’s largest stadium,                                                                                                                                                    campus” of the University, offering opportunities
                                                         hosting national and international rugby and                                                                  4   Epsom Campus                                    Waiheke Island
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       for postgraduate teaching and research at the
                                                         cricket matches                                                                                              The Epsom Campus is the                                                          Goat Island Marine Reserve.
                                                         Rangitoto Island – A dormant volcano with                                                                    main Faculty of Education                                    6
    Worldwide Quality of Living Survey                                                                                                                                and Social Work campus,                               1
                                                         lava tunnels, fantastic views of the harbour and
    2019 – Top 5*                                        the world’s largest pohutakawa forest, only a                                                                offering programmes in teacher          Auckland       2 3
    Rank City, Country                                                                                                                                                education, sport, health and                          4
                                                         40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland                                                                                                                          5
    1          Vienna, Austria                           Piha Beach – The most famous surf beach in                                                                   physical education, and social
                                                         New Zealand, featuring black iron-ore sand, just                                                             work.
    2          Zurich, Switzerland
                                                         40 minutes from central Auckland through the
    3=         Auckland, New Zealand
                                                         protected forest of the Waitākere Ranges
    3=         Munich, Germany                           Waiheke Island – Beautiful, subtropical island
    3=         Vancouver, Canada                         famous for its golden sandy beaches, wineries
    *Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Rankings 2019   and water sports, just 40 minutes by ferry from      The Goldie Vineyard on Waiheke Island is a University
                                                         downtown Auckland                                    of Auckland teaching facility for the Wine Science
                                                                                                              programme.

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Research and Innovation
    The University of Auckland is a world-class research institution¹ and is recognised as having the greatest
    depth and breadth of research activity of any tertiary institution in New Zealand.²

    World-class research                                This includes extracurricular entrepreneurship

    The University of Auckland is a large, diverse
                                                        programmes such as Velocity and facilities such
                                                        as the University’s state-of-the-art maker space
                                                                                                                      Dr Hamed
    university with strengths in a wide range of
    disciplines, and a commitment to the research
    collaboration and impact that this breadth
                                                        and innovation hub, Unleash Space.
                                                        Maybe you’re interested in social innovation
                                                                                                                      Minaeizaeim
                                                        or business creation; perhaps you have no
    enables. This shapes our sense of place and
                                                        experience and are yet to come up with ideas;
    purpose in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. It                                                                    Dr Hamed Minaeizaeim was studying his PhD in
                                                        or maybe you don’t want to launch your own
    positions us, and indeed obliges us, to address                                                                   Bioengineering at the Auckland Bioengineering
                                                        venture and just want to develop skills and meet
    some difficult and important global and local
                                                        people. In any case, we have many opportunities               Institute (ABI) when he developed a device to make
    challenges.
                                                        for you to get the most out of your time at the               the chest physiotherapy exercises prescribed for
    We achieve this, and contribute to the societies,   University and thrive in this new world of work,              children with lung disorders a fun thing to do.
    environments, cultures, health, technology          irrespective of the career path you choose.
    and economies of New Zealand and the world.         www.cie.auckland.ac.nz                                        The device, BreatheHero, was developed in
    We do this through excellence in research,                                                                        collaboration with a team of researchers at the
    connection with our communities, and
    commitment to the development of people who
                                                        Velocity                                                      University, and has won several awards including
                                                                                                                      the UniServices prize in the Velocity $100,000
    will lead positive change. Our research-intensive   Velocity is the University of Auckland’s flagship             Challenge. Using sensors and gaming technology,
    environment nurtures graduates who are able         entrepreneurship programme. Participants
    both to articulate and to challenge established
                                                                                                                      BreatheHero measures how well the children do
                                                        have gone on to create world-changing
    knowledge, and who are equipped with the skills     ventures, having benefited from our mentorship,
                                                                                                                      them, rewards them when they do them well, and
    to reshape our world.                               workshops, team culture – and competitions                    also collects data on how often they do them.
                                                        with an annual prize pool of $100,000.                        Hamed graduated in September 2019. For his PhD
    Renowned research-led                               Since 2003, Velocity participants have:                       he also focused on the lung, using mathematical
    university                                          • Created more than 700 jobs                                  modelling to develop a framework to use medical
                                                        • Ignited more than 120 ventures                              imagery to track changes in diseased lungs more
    We support the work of more than 60 research                                                                      precisely than is currently possible. He was
    units, centres and institutes, including two        • Attracted over $258 million in investment
                                                                                                                      supervised by Dr Alys Clark and Professor Merryn
    internationally renowned Large Scale Research       • Sold products and services in more than 35
                                                          countries
                                                                                                                      Tawhai, both internationally recognised pioneers in
    Institutes – the Liggins Institute and the
    Auckland Bioengineering Institute.                                                                                lung modelling research.
                                                        www.velocity.auckland.ac.nz
    In 2020 we are host or co-host to five New
                                                        ¹ QS Stars University Ranking
                                                                                                                      Hamed began his studies in mechanical engineering
    Zealand Centres of Research Excellence
                                                        ² Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) report 2018          at Bu-Ali Sina University in Iran before winning
    (CoREs), which promote world-class research                                                                       a scholarship to Stellenbosch University in
                                                        ³ Reuter’s 2019 ranking of Asia-Pacific’s Most Innovative
    contributing to New Zealand’s development:          Universities                                                  South Africa, where he completed a Masters
    • The Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular          ⁴ Entrepreneurial University of the Year, 2019 Asia-Pacific   in Mechatronics Engineering. He worked as a
      Biodiscovery                                      Triple E Awards administered by the ACEEU (Accreditation
                                                        Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities)
                                                                                                                      consultant engineer in South Africa, but decided to
    • Medical Technologies                                                                                            follow up on his passion for biomedical engineering
    • Brain Research New Zealand: Rangahau Roro                                                                       and moved to Auckland to study at the ABI.
      Aotearoa
                                                          Innovation hub and                                          “It is one of the best multidisciplinary
    • Te Pūnaha Matatini: The Centre for Complex
      Systems and Networks                                maker space                                                 bioengineering institutes in the world. It’s a
                                                                                                                      multicultural institute with so many incredibly
    • Ngā Pae o te Maramatanga: New Zealand’s             All truly entrepreneurial universities have
                                                                                                                      talented students and researchers who are
      Indigenous Centre of Research Excellence            one thing in common, a unique and iconic
                                                                                                                      researching cutting edge technology and science to
                                                          collaboration and education space. Unleash
                                                                                                                      reshape the future.”
    New Zealand’s most                                    Space is ours. Through initial fun workshops
                                                          and equipment training sessions, you will                   Hamed is now employed as a Research Health
    innovative University                                 develop hands-on confidence. Our free                       Intelligence lead at Mahitahi Hauora, a new
    The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s most      state-of-the-art create and maker space is
                                                                                                                      primary care entity in Northland that is committed
    innovative university3 and is the Asia-Pacific’s      equipped with laser and vinyl cutters, 3D
                                                                                                                      to closing the equity gap between Māori and
    most Entrepreneurial University.4 It is known for     printers and scanners, vacuum formers,
                                                          CNC routers and a sewing station. By
                                                                                                                      non-Māori in the region. He is leading a data
    creating inventive and impactful graduates.
                                                          pairing practical knowledge with academic                   analytic team to better identify where the gaps
    The Business School’s Centre for Innovation
                                                          understanding, you can transition from                      are in healthcare, why the healthcare systems are
    and Entrepreneurship offers a variety of free
                                                          playing to experimenting to prototyping                     disadvantaging Māori and how to address that.
    support for students and staff at all faculties,
                                                          inventions.
    enabling participants to unleash their potential.
                                                          www.unleashspace.ac.nz

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Build a global career                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sylvania Marchellina
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Suhartono
     The University is among the top in the world for producing New Zealand-educated international graduates                                                                                                                               Sylvania came to the University of Auckland from
     who are highly employable, with the capabilities employers want. Gain the interpersonal skills and networks                                                                                                                           Indonesia to pursue her Master of Energy degree and
     to prosper in your career, anywhere your ambition takes you. With an employment rate of 96% for our                                                                                                                                   further her career in the field of renewable energy.
     graduates one year after graduation*, you can create your future now with the University of Auckland.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           “I used to work as a Field Engineer for Schlumberger, a
     Centre for Innovation and                           The services offered allow you to identify
                                                         opportunities, meet and network with employers
                                                                                                            Our suite of workshops                                                                                                         Cementing Technical Engineer for Total E&P, Chevron
     Entrepreneurship                                    and create your future career pathway.
                                                                                                            CDES also offers a suite of workshops that cover:                                                                              Pacific Indonesia and Pertamina. I was working in the field
                                                                                                            •     Finding work opportunities in New Zealand                                                                                on and off-shore 24/7, managing clients and supervising
     Our Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship       CDES provides you with a personalised online
                                                                                                            •     Understanding New Zealand work culture                                                                                   people. Being the only woman on the rig was not a big
     offers a wide range of innovation,                  career management system. It includes a
                                                                                                            •     Finding your career direction                                                                                            deal for me!
     entrepreneurship and commercialisation              national/international job board, resources,
                                                                                                            •     Networking: from nervous to natural
     programmes. We are here to help you build           and a portal for booking workshops, events,        •     Customising CV, cover letter and job applications                                                                        “One of the biggest decisions in my life was deciding
     your innovative and entrepreneurial mindset         and appointments with Career Development           •     Answering interview questions: making it easy                                                                            whether I should pursue a higher degree or stay in my
     and capability to transform the world. Unleash      Consultants.                                                                                                                                                                      comfort zone. Continuing on to a masters degree was the
                                                                                                            The workshops include a LinkedIn tutorial and
     your potential, wherever you are on your            www.cdes.auckland.ac.nz                                                                                                                                                           right option in spite of the challenges, as I realise that I
                                                                                                            psychometric testing.
     journey. Join a one-day workshop, or enter a                                                                                                                                                                                          still have contributions to make to my field.
     part-time programme in the holidays. We have
                                                         Understanding the New                              Career and networking                                                                                                          “Fossil energies are going to run out soon, followed
     a range of interactive programmes for everyone.
     VentureLab is our incubator programme,              Zealand job market                                 events                                                                                                                         by the decrease of oil stock worldwide. Studies in
     Summer Lab can help you boost your venture,                                                                                                                                                                                           renewable energy are amongst the most necessary
                                                         CDES facilitates workshops and employability       Over 200 employers connected with students
     and Velocity is the University of Auckland          programmes specifically for international
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           topics in the world. I’m being taught by expert lecturers
                                                                                                            through CDES in 2019. Approximately 20,000
     entrepreneurship development programme.             students with a specialised International Career                                                                                                                                  and recognised renewable energy practitioners, and
                                                                                                            students attended expos and recruitment events.
                                                         Development Consultant.                                                                                                                                                           my knowledge will benefit my country, especially since
     Career Development and                                                                                 CDES career events include large industry expos,
                                                                                                            recruitment events and career education events.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           there is currently a lack of experts in geothermal energy
     Employability Services (CDES)                       University of Auckland                             These allow students to connect with New                                                                                       technology there.”

     CDES assists current University of Auckland         Workplace Insights                                 Zealand and international employers, learn about
                                                                                                            different organisations, and make important
     students with all aspects of career development.    programme                                          connections.
     They continue to offer their services for three
                                                         CDES organises a programme where selected          * 2019 Graduate Destination Survey
     years following your graduation.
                                                         international students are paired with alumni,
     CDES can help you find direction and build
                                                         who help them to understand the New Zealand
     capabilities that boost your postgraduate

                                                                                                                                                                       Gunt Kittiwat
                                                         workplace, including employer expectations.
     employability. This will assist them to become
                                                         This helps the students to make informed
     self-managing and able to navigate the world of
                                                         decisions and understand the skills they need
     work, life and learning.
                                                         for employment in New Zealand and can lead to                                                                 Gunt, from Thailand, completed a Bachelor of Commerce
                                                         further work experience opportunities.                                                                        in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the
                                                                                                                                                                       University of Auckland, and now works as a Business

     World leading work rights
                                                                                                                                                                       Analyst at United Steel.

                                                                                                                                                                       “It was the University of Auckland’s ranking that drew me in,
                                                                                                                                                                       but I stayed for the quality of lectures, the teaching materials,
     Study at New Zealand’s highest ranked university and obtain the skills and qualifications in demand with                                                          the support we received, and the lecturers who genuinely care
     global employers. Grab the opportunity to gain a world-class education, learn new ways of thinking and                                                            for their students.
     enhance your future career.                                                                                                                                       “One thing I really liked was the flexibility of the degree. You
                                                                                                                                                                       can mix and match subjects from different areas of expertise,
     New Zealand’s post-study work rights for            With a three-year Post-study work visa you         you may be invited to apply for the Skilled
                                                                                                                                                                       which helps you explore yourself and solidify your career plan
     international graduates are among the most          can work for any employer in almost any job in     Migrant Category pathway to residency. In
     progressive in the world – most New Zealand-        New Zealand. Your partner can apply for a work     2015–2016, 45% of skilled principal migrants
                                                                                                                                                                       for the future. You also get to meet new people from different
     educated international graduates with               visa and your children can apply to study as       had been international students*. New Zealand              majors and backgrounds, which is always a fun thing to do.
     bachelors, masters and PhD qualifications can       domestic students in New Zealand schools.          wants people who have the skills, experience               “I’m putting my learning to good use in my current job.
     apply for a visa to work in New Zealand for up to   Kiwi employers recognise the exceptional skills    and qualifications we need to grow our                     Ensuring people can work smarter, not harder, will always
     three years after they finish their studies.        and value New Zealand-educated international       economy.                                                   remain my best interest at work. I got my job mainly through
     We also have some of the best work rights for       graduates bring to Kiwi workplaces.
                                                                                                            *
                                                                                                                Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment 2016   the INFOSYS 345 Business Project course, which is similar to
     students in the world:                              The Post-study work visa can be a pathway to                                                                  an internship. We formed a team in class and worked together
     • Most university students can work part-time       securing New Zealand residency through the             For more information on your right to work             throughout the year to help identify and solve business
       up to 20 hours a week and full-time during        Skilled Migrant Category pathway. If you are           during and after study at the University of            problems in the real world. Our team came first in the course,
       scheduled study breaks.                           less than 55 years old, meet the requirements          Auckland, visit www.immigration.govt.nz or             and as a result I was approached by United Steel.”
                                                         around health, character and language, and             www.naumainz.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz
     • PhD and research masters students have no
                                                         have been working in a job relevant to your
       restrictions on the hours they can work while
                                                         degree and above the remuneration threshold,
       studying.

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www.auckland.ac.nz/sustainability

                                                                                                                                                                 Based on the principle of ‘leaving no one behind’, the Agenda for Sustainable Development includes 17 goals, which together seek to transform the world
                                                                                                                                                                 by meeting the challenges of ending poverty and enhancing social inclusion, while promoting environmental sustainability, peace, good governance and
                                                                                                                                                                 economic prosperity for all countries and their people.

                                                                                                                                                                  Sustainable Development Goal                                               Our ranking

                                                                                                                                                                  Overall ranking for impact                                                 1st
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 14: Life below water                                                   2nd
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals                                         3rd
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 15: Life on land                                                       3rd =
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing                                           4th
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy                                         5th =
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth                                     7th
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions                             7th
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 2: Zero hunger                                                         8th
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation                                          8th
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               UNIVERSITY IN
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 5: Gender equality                                                     9th                                               THE WORLD FOR
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 1: No poverty                                                          11th                                              SUSTAINABLE
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities                                 11th
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               IMPACT*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               *THE University Impact Rankings
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 10: Reduced inequalities                                               21th                                              2019 and 2020
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production                             30th
                                                                                                                                                                  SDG 4: Quality education                                                   39th =

                                                                                                                                                                 Global Studies
                                                                                                                                                                 The Bachelor of Global Studies is a cross-faculty             understanding of other cultures and perspectives.     Majors include:
                                                                                                                                                                 degree that draws on the combined expertise of                The Bachelor of Global Studies will shape you as an   • Global Environment and Sustainable
                                                                                                                                                                 the faculties of Arts, Business, Creative Arts and            informed citizen who can make a difference in our       Development
                                                                                                                                                                 Industries, Engineering, Law and Science.                     increasingly globalised world.                        • Global Politics and Human Rights
                                                                                                                                                                 This interdisciplinary programme will expand your             You will develop skills for employment, such as       • International Relations and Business
                                                                                                                                                                 mind as you are exposed to new ways of thinking               leadership, teamwork, public speaking, critical
                                                                                                                                                                 about the world. As you gain competency                                                                             • Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               thinking, research and intercultural communication.
                                                                                                                                                                 in another language you’ll deepen your                                                                              www.auckland.ac.nz/global-studies

     Our commitment to sustainability
     The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development       This outstanding result recognises the University   Students also contribute to our move towards
     Goals (SDGs) were established in 2015. They         of Auckland’s commitment to sustainability          becoming a sustainable organisation. We
     set a 15-year agenda and call to action for all     and making a positive social impact through its     engage students through a network called Help
     countries to end poverty, fight inequalities and    research, teaching and knowledge transfer.          Green our Uni. The network offers sustainability-
     build peaceful, just and sustainable societies by   The University is also an institutional member      minded students opportunities to help minimise
     2030.                                               of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions         the University’s environmental footprint.
     The University of Auckland ranked No. 1 globally    Network, which brings together universities,        In 2020 the University was named the United
     in the University Impact Rankings by Times Higher   NGOs, research institutes, international            Nations Academic Impact Hub for SDG 4 –
     Education (THE) in 2020 for the second year         organisations and governments to develop            Quality Education. SDG 4 is about ensuring
     in a row. The rankings measure how universities     and promote solutions, policies and public          inclusive and quality education for all and
     worldwide are performing against the SDGs.          education for sustainable development.              promoting lifelong learning, a core priority for
                                                                                                             the University of Auckland.

                                                                                                                                                                 Dr Hilary Chung, Founding Director of the Global Studies Programme

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www.arts.auckland.ac.nz

                                                       Arts
                                                       The more you understand our world, the better
                                                       you can reshape it. Choose from a wide range
                                                                                                              Postgraduate programmes
                                                       of study possibilities that explore societies,         Graduate Diploma in Arts
                                                       cultures and peoples in all their diversity, both      www.auckland.ac.nz/graddiparts
                                                       in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.          Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
                                                       Future-proof your career with a degree from one        www.auckland.ac.nz/ba-hons
                                                       of the world’s leading Arts faculties.*                Postgraduate Certificate in Translation
                                                                                                              www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcerttrans
                                                       At undergraduate level, our unique double
                                                                                                              Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
                                                       major requirement encourages you to develop
                                                                                                              www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiparts
                                                       substantial knowledge in two fields and gives
                                                                                                              Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching
                                                       you a strong platform for future careers and
                                                                                                              www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiplt
Tarini Wijesekera                                      postgraduate study. In your first year, you can
                                                       choose from a wide range of subjects, exploring
                                                       the human condition before deciding on your
                                                                                                              Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies
                                                                                                              www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiptranslationstud
Tarini, from Sri Lanka, is studying towards a          two majors.
                                                                                                              Master of Arts
Master of Public Policy and was awarded the                                                                   www.auckland.ac.nz/ma
                                                       At postgraduate level, you can pursue advanced         Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies
International Student Excellence Scholarship.          study and research in your area of personal            www.auckland.ac.nz/mcts
                                                       or professional interest such as: conflict             Master of Creative Writing
“After completing my undergraduate degree in           and terrorism, creative writing, indigenous            www.auckland.ac.nz/mcw
                                                       studies, public policy, language teaching, and         Master of Heritage Conservation
sociology, I wasn’t sure about what to study for
                                                       translation.                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/mhercons
my masters. I decided to work for a year which
                                                       Academic staff in the faculty have diverse             Master of Indigenous Studies
led me to realise I was interested in how social
                                                       interests and pursue research across a wide            www.auckland.ac.nz/mindigst
problems can be solved practically. Public Policy      range of subject areas. Staff include scholars         Master of Literature
is ideal for this as it teaches you the basics         who are internationally acclaimed as leaders in        www.auckland.ac.nz/mlitt
of defining, analysing and solving problems.           their fields. Teaching and learning are informed       Master of Public Policy
Moreover, Public Policy is a versatile area of study   by commitment to research, which means                 www.auckland.ac.nz/mpp
because it hones your skills in research, writing      you will be exposed to developing areas of             Master of Teaching English to Speakers of
and communication, which are crucial for jobs in       knowledge and encouraged to undertake your             Other Languages
a range of industries.                                 own research wherever possible.                        www.auckland.ac.nz/mtesol
                                                       *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020          Master of Theology
“Coming from a background where my family is                                                                  www.auckland.ac.nz/mtheol
supporting my education, it was a relief to receive                                                           Master of Translation
the International Student Excellence Scholarship.      Undergraduate programmes                               www.auckland.ac.nz/mtrans
It has definitely eased the financial burden on my     Bachelor of Arts                                       Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
parents and my own anxiety, knowing that my            www.auckland.ac.nz/ba                                  www.auckland.ac.nz/phd
tuition fees are partially covered.                    Bachelor of Global Studies
                                                       www.auckland.ac.nz/global-studies
“Studying for the Master of Public Policy at the
                                                       Diploma in Languages
University of Auckland has given me a versatile        www.auckland.ac.nz/diplang
and transferable skill set, which will equip me        Certificate in Languages
well for work in different organisations and           www.auckland.ac.nz/certlang
industries.
“I was motivated by the flexibility of the
programme, as I could tailor my degree to suit
my academic and research interests. The level of                                                               Arts research
support provided to students by the University,
                                                                                                              Associate Professor Minako O'Hagan is
both academically and emotionally, was another
                                                                                                              the Discipline Convenor for Translation
factor that was important to me.                                                                              Studies. She spent 14 years at Dublin City
“I’m currently working on an interesting project as                                                           University, where she lectured in translation
part of my internship at the Ministry of Business,                                                            technology, multimedia translation and
Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I’m doing a                                                                  terminology. She has research specialisms
literature review of megatrends expected to                                                                   in translation technology with extensive
                                                                                                              publications, and has an international
impact New Zealand’s economy in the next ten
                                                           research network of collaborators in New Zealand, Europe and Japan.
years. The internship is a component of the
                                                           “I am interested in a broad range of technology-related topics in Translation Studies, including
degree, and it has been a great opportunity to
                                                           fan translation, translation crowdsourcing and, more recently, accessibility captioning in
make connections in the policy arena and to get a
                                                           Augmented Reality (AR). Through the European project INTERACT I have extended my interest in
taste of what working in policy in the public sector       fan community translation to crisis community translation in order to understand the needs for
is like.”                                                  translation at the time of major crises. My current work also includes ethical and legal issues in
                                                           non-professional translation in digital environments.”

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www.business.auckland.ac.nz | www.businessmasters.auckland.ac.nz

                                                       Business
                                                       The University of Auckland Business School
                                                       is one of Asia-Pacific’s foremost research-led
                                                                                                               Postgraduate programmes
                                                       business schools, known for excellence and              Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
                                                       innovation in research, learning and partnership        www.auckland.ac.nz/bcom-hons
                                                       with enterprise. Our internationally qualified          Bachelor of Property (Honours)
                                                                                                               www.auckland.ac.nz/bprop-hons
Linh Pham
                                                       staff, up-to-date technology, and strong focus
                                                       on student development mean that from day               Master of Commerce
                                                       one you will receive a business education that is       www.auckland.ac.nz/mcom
Linh wants to use her Master of Marketing to           among the best on offer in New Zealand.                 Master of Property
elevate rural tourism in her home country,                                                                     www.auckland.ac.nz/mprop
                                                       We hold leading international accreditation,
Vietnam.                                                                                                       Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
                                                       including the triple crown: AACSB International,        www.auckland.ac.nz/phd
                                                       EQUIS and AMBA. These accreditations are your
                                                       assurance of the highest academic standards.
“It is a real honour to be a New Zealand
                                                       They offer global credibility and recognition.          Business Masters
Scholarship recipient. Being a New Zealand
Scholar pushed me towards creating realistic,          University of Auckland Business School graduates        programmes
                                                       occupy leading positions in business and                Master of Management
measurable goals on the way to becoming a
                                                       professions within New Zealand and around the           www.auckland.ac.nz/mmgt
marketing practitioner. I have already achieved        world. The home of the Business School, the Sir
my first goals – publishing my official marketing                                                              Master of Human Resource Management
                                                       Owen G Glenn Building, is an iconic facility that       www.auckland.ac.nz/mhrm
blog page and having my first academic                 is designed to promote a sense of community             Master of International Business
publication.                                           among staff and students. It will provide you with      www.auckland.ac.nz/mintbus
“I aspire to become a marketing practitioner in        an extraordinary learning environment.                  Master of Marketing
the tourism industry, because I know that with                                                                 www.auckland.ac.nz/mmktg
proper marketing skills and knowledge I can            Undergraduate programmes                                Master of Professional Accounting
help small tourism firms in poor rural areas in        Bachelor of Commerce                                    www.auckland.ac.nz/mprofacctg
                                                       www.bachelorofcommerce.auckland.ac.nz                   Master of Supply Chain Management
Vietnam, my home country. I have travelled to
                                                       Bachelor of Property                                    www.auckland.ac.nz/mscm
many different regions in Vietnam where I saw
poor households that previously survived on            www.bprop.auckland.ac.nz
agriculture now moving to tourism with the hope
                                                       Undergraduate Commerce conjoint options:                MBA
                                                       Advanced Science (Honours); Arts; Design;
of earning a better living for their family. Many      Engineering (Honours); Global Studies; Health
                                                                                                               Master of Business Administration
struggle as they don’t have access to affordable,                                                              www.mba.auckland.ac.nz/our-mba-
                                                       Sciences; Music; Property; Science; Sport, Health
practice-based business and marketing                                                                          programme/international-students
                                                       and Physical Education; Laws; Laws (Honours).
knowledge. That’s why I’m passionate about             Undergraduate Property conjoint options:
providing accessible marketing services to elevate     Advanced Science (Honours); Commerce;
rural tourism businesses in Vietnam.                   Design; Engineering (Honours); Global Studies;
                                                       Laws; Laws (Honours); Science.
“Staff at the University, especially the professors,
are very welcoming and supportive. They have
given me insightful and valuable advice on not
only course-related matters, but also career               Business research
prospects and future development. I’ve also had            The global fashion industry creates NZ$3.3 billion in sales, yet thousands of its workers have
great support from the International Student               been injured or killed. It is also one of the world’s most polluting industries.
Advisers at the University and New Zealand
                                                           Associate Professor Maureen Benson-Rea, Associate Professor Michael Lee, Marketing, and
Scholarship alumni. The in-time, accessible                recent doctoral graduate Miriam Seifert are researching how firms are responding to the need
support was a big factor that eased my worries             for social and environmental sustainability. A recent book, co-edited by Maureen, with a chapter
during the application process.                            from Mike and Miriam, highlighted the need for socially responsible governance. Maureen and
“I aim to become a marketing consultant for small          Mike co-supervised Miriam’s PhD research on the slow fashion industry, which shows firms are
and medium tourism firms (SMEs) in Vietnam                 aware of environmental and social issues caused by over-consumption and production.
within the next five years. The Master of Marketing
is a great starting point, as I have the chance
to gain knowledge as well as the professional
conduct of an industry consultant. Outside of
lectures we practice consultancy projects with
real clients – companies from various industries.
The programme will help kick start my career in
multiple ways, from the application of knowledge
in real work to polishing my CV and building my
reputation as a consultant.”

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www.creative.auckland.ac.nz

                                                    Creative Arts and Industries
                                                    The Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries is a       Undergraduate                                    Postgraduate programmes
                                                    centre of creative excellence, bringing together
                                                    teaching and research in Architecture, Dance,          programmes                                       Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours)
                                                    Design, Fine Arts, Heritage Conservation, Music,                                                        www.auckland.ac.nz/bdancest-hons
                                                                                                           Bachelor of Architectural Studies
                                                    Urban Planning and Urban Design. Architecture                                                           Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/bas
                                                    and planning (architecture/built environment) is                                                        www.auckland.ac.nz/bfa-hons
                                                                                                           Bachelor of Dance Studies
                                                    ranked within the top 100 schools in the world.1                                                        Bachelor of Music (Honours)
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/bdancest
                                                    We provide a lively studio teaching environment                                                         www.auckland.ac.nz/bmus-hons
                                                                                                           Bachelor of Design
                                                    filled with fellow creatives and internationally                                                        Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/bdes
                                                    recognised artists, practitioners, teachers and                                                         www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiparch
                                                                                                           Bachelor of Fine Arts
                                                                                                                                                            Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies

Izzat Ramli
                                                    researchers. Our strong links with national and        www.auckland.ac.nz/bfa
                                                    international creative communities enable you                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipdancest
                                                                                                           Bachelor of Music
                                                    to connect and foster relationships with relevant                                                       Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/bmus
Izzat came from Malaysia to study for a             professional and business organisations as part                                                         www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipfa
                                                                                                           Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies. He is now        of your study.                                                                                          Postgraduate Diploma in Music
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/burbplan-hons
working towards completing a Master of                                                                                                                      www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipmus
                                                    The PhD and named doctorates are available for         Graduate Diploma of Architectural Studies
                                                                                                                                                            Master of Architecture
Architecture (Professional) degree.                 advanced research across all our disciplines.          www.auckland.ac.nz/graddipas
                                                                                                                                                            www.auckland.ac.nz/march
                                                    We also offer a PhD with a creative practice           Graduate Diploma in Music
                                                                                                                                                            Master of Architecture (Professional)
                                                    component. Students have the option to link            www.auckland.ac.nz/graddipmus
“Architecture is a very demanding programme. It     theory and creative work into new innovative           Undergraduate Design conjoint combinations:
                                                                                                                                                            www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprof
demands your time, skills, energy, and requires                                                                                                             Master of Architecture (Professional) and
                                                    outcomes by incorporating elements such as             Advanced Science (Honours), Arts, Commerce,
creative thinking with technicality. I’m grateful                                                                                                           Heritage Conservation
                                                    contemporary art, design, performance or film          Engineering (Honours), Global Studies, Health
to be surrounded by good studio mates who                                                                                                                   www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprofhercons
                                                    into their research and final submission.              Sciences, Law (including Honours), Music,
                                                                                                                                                            Master of Architecture (Professional) and
are always supportive, and by tutors, many of       Studying at Creative Arts and Industries               Property, Science
                                                                                                                                                            Urban Design
whom are professional practicing architects,        cultivates imaginative thinking, fresh ideas and       Undergraduate Fine Arts conjoint combinations:
                                                                                                                                                            www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprofurbdes
who give me guidance and advice. The quality of     innovation. The educational experience within          Advanced Science (Honours)*, Arts,
                                                                                                           Commerce*, Design*, Engineering (Honours)*,      Master of Architecture (Professional) and
students’ work is significantly influenced by the   the faculty and at the University of Auckland will                                                      Urban Planning (Professional)
                                                                                                           Global Studies*, Health Sciences*, Law
large working space provided by the School of       help set you up for a life of research, discovery                                                       www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprofurbplanprof
                                                    and practice that contributes to the future            (including Honours)*, Music*, Science*
Architecture and Planning, complete with high-                                                                                                              Master of Community Dance
                                                    development of society and the creative arts           Undergraduate Music conjoint combinations:
end computers and other technologies.                                                                      Advanced Science (Honours), Arts, Commerce,      www.auckland.ac.nz/mcommdance
                                                    and industries sector.
“In 2018 I received a Summer Research                                                                      Design, Engineering (Honours), Global Studies,   Master of Dance Movement Therapy
Scholarship from the University to develop my       QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
                                                    1
                                                                                                           Law (including Honours), Science                 www.auckland.ac.nz/mdmt
                                                                                                                                                            Master of Dance Studies
research on the connection between indigenous
                                                                                                                                                            www.auckland.ac.nz/mdancest
architecture of the Pacific and South East Asia,
supervised by Professor Deidre Brown. The               Creative Arts and Industries research                                                               Master of Design*
                                                                                                                                                            www.auckland.ac.nz/mdes
scholarship enabled me to conduct research in           Associate Professor Deb Polson leads the Design programme at the University of Auckland.            Master of Fine Arts
Malaysia, Borneo, and Indonesia.                        She is both an academic and a designer in the intersecting fields of data simulation and game       www.auckland.ac.nz/mfa
“I am also a recipient of the Public Service            design. Her research sees her collaborating with a wide range of people, from scientists, artists   Master of Heritage Conservation
Department of Malaysia Academic Scholarship.            and farmers, to technologists and healthcare professionals, to invent new experiences, products     www.auckland.ac.nz/mhercons
The scholarship has given me the once-in-a-             and systems of interaction. Her work has attracted collaborations with diverse groups from Plant    Master of Music
                                                        and Food NZ to Marvel Studios in Los Angeles.                                                       www.auckland.ac.nz/mmus
lifetime opportunity to experience living abroad
                                                        “As an interaction and interface designer, I have long enjoyed conceiving, developing and           Master of Urban Design
and studying in a high-ranking university.                                                                                                                  www.auckland.ac.nz/murbdes
                                                        deploying many multi-discipline research projects that exploit unique aspects of computer
“I always aspire to be creative and want to use         games, mobile devices, public displays and digital social networks ... to turn complex ideas and    Master of Urban Planning
my skills to help the community. My four years of       situations into playful experiences.”                                                               www.auckland.ac.nz/murbplan
study at the University of Auckland have helped                                                                                                             Master of Urban Planning (Professional)
shape my architectural thinking. I have learned                                                                                                             www.auckland.ac.nz/murbplanprof
from different kinds of projects throughout                                                                                                                 Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and
                                                                                                                                                            Heritage Conservation
my studies, from high rise buildings to social
                                                                                                                                                            www.auckland.ac.nz/murbplanprofhercons
housing for slum dwellers. I hope to use those                                                                                                              Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and
ideas in my future career.                                                                                                                                  Urban Design
“Every international student is like an                                                                                                                     www.auckland.ac.nz/murbplanprofurbdes
ambassador for their own country. Don’t be                                                                                                                  Doctor of Fine Arts
scared of trying and learning new things. Be                                                                                                                www.auckland.ac.nz/docfa
                                                                                                                                                            Doctor of Music
confident in expressing your ideas and opinions
                                                                                                                                                            www.auckland.ac.nz/dmus
because other students from different countries                                                                                                             Doctor of Musical Arts
can learn a lot from us, too, with our own unique                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/dma
culture and identity.”                                                                                                                                      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
                                                                                                                                                            www.auckland.ac.nz/phd
                                                                                                                                                            *Begins in 2021 subject to standard regulatory approval.

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www.education.auckland.ac.nz

                                                  Education and Social Work
                                                  The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s              Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education
                                                  leading university for Education – ranked 27th in        www.auckland.ac.nz/bsporthpe
                                                  the world*, and the only New Zealand university to       Bachelor of Social Work
                                                  feature in the global top 50. Our staff are nationally   www.auckland.ac.nz/bsw
                                                  and internationally recognised for their teaching        Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
                                                  and research, and our graduates are sought after         www.auckland.ac.nz/bsw-hons
                                                  by employers in local and global markets.                Bachelor of Arts in Education

Lexie Qiao
                                                                                                           www.education.auckland.ac.nz/bae
                                                  Our faculty offers a broad range of programmes
                                                  and attracts diverse students from around the
                                                  world. The Faculty of Education and Social Work
                                                                                                           Postgraduate programmes
Lexie, from China, is studying towards
                                                  is committed to leading learning and changing            Graduate diploma in teaching
a Bachelor of Education (Teaching),               lives, with social justice at the heart of everything
specialising in Early Childhood Education.                                                                 Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE)
                                                  we do.                                                   www.auckland.ac.nz/graddiptchg-ece
In 2019 she won a Blues Award for
                                                  In many of our programmes, you will apply your           Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary)
excellence in leadership.                         learning through practical experience in the             www.auckland.ac.nz/graddiptchg-primary
                                                  community. Our varied and extensive research             Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)
“Education has always been my passion,            contributes to the educational success, health,          www.auckland.ac.nz/graddiptchg-sec
and I’m interested in the ways people             and wellbeing of individuals and communities, as
                                                                                                           Postgraduate study in education
                                                  well as policy formation.
think and learn. I often reflect on my own                                                                 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Education
experience of growing up in both Kiwi and         Our masters and doctoral research programmes             www.education.auckland.ac.nz/baehons
Chinese education systems. I am interested        allow you to focus on research that can be applied       Bachelor of Education (Teaching)(Honours)
                                                  in your area of interest. This is an opportunity to
in exploring the definitions of quality                                                                    www.auckland.ac.nz/bedtchg-hons
                                                  contribute valuable knowledge and understanding          Postgraduate Certificate in Education
education for Kiwi children, and combining        to your field.
the essence of multiple cultures to achieve                                                                www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcerted
                                                  *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020            Postgraduate Diploma in Education
more equitable learning outcomes for all
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiped
students.                                         Undergraduate programmes                                 Postgraduate Diploma in Educational
“I value my network, and believe the people                                                                Leadership
                                                  Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early
who surround you are significant for your         Childhood Education specialisation
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipedld
future development. Choosing the University                                                                Master of Education
                                                  www.auckland.ac.nz/bedtchg
of Auckland means stepping onto a platform                                                                 www.auckland.ac.nz/med
                                                  Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary
                                                                                                           Master of Education Practice
where you can mingle with the best in their       specialisation
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/medprac
fields and fully unleash your potential.          www.auckland.ac.nz/bedtchg
                                                                                                           Master of Educational Leadership
                                                  Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to
“In 2019, I received a Blues Award                                                                         www.auckland.ac.nz/medld
                                                  Speakers of Other Languages)
in Leadership and Services from the               www.auckland.ac.nz/bedtesol                              Master of Arts in Education
University – a high accolade at tertiary                                                                   www.auckland.ac.nz/ma
level for excellence in leadership. The                                                                    Master of Professional Studies in Education
award recognised my contribution for                                                                       www.auckland.ac.nz/mprofstuds-ed
leading a student programme called Luckia          Education research                                      Master of Professional Studies in Mathematics
                                                                                                           Education
Student Help, to support international                                             Dr John Fenaughty       www.education.auckland.ac.nz/mps-maths
students with mental health and personal                                           is an award-
                                                                                                           Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
development over the past two years. The                                           winning lecturer
                                                                                                           www.education.auckland.ac.nz/phd-education
                                                                                   and researcher
acknowledgement has encouraged me to                                               in counselling,         Postgraduate study in counselling,
pursue my passion and showed me there are                                          human services          social and community leadership or
so many possibilities at University.                                               and social work.
                                                                                                           social work
                                                   With extensive experience utilising social
“My future career goal is to create high-                                                                  Postgraduate Certificate in Social and
                                                   innovation technologies to create positive change
quality education opportunities for students       for young people, John’s research lies primarily        Community Leadership
and support them to become global citizens         in youth wellbeing and how it is impacted by            www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcertscl
by running businesses and not-for-profit           victimisation, harassment and gender and                Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory
organisations. In the 21st century, soft skills    sexuality norms in education settings. His              www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipcounsth
                                                   research around how young people manage                 Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
bring the most competitive advantages
                                                   online challenges effectively contributed to            www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipsw
for the job market. The best thing about a         significant policy and practice developments in         Master of Counselling
Bachelor of Education is that it's equipping       New Zealand, particularly around cyberbullying.         www.auckland.ac.nz/mcouns
me with professional communication                 John is the founder and co-director of Inside
                                                                                                           Master of Social Work
skills in the workplace and offering rich          Out - We All Belong, a learning resource to help
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/msw
                                                   increase understanding and support of sex,
insights about cutting-edge educational                                                                    Master of Social Work (Professional)
                                                   gender and sexuality diversity. The resource
philosophies.”                                     won the prestigious NZ Design Institute Award           www.auckland.ac.nz/mswprof
                                                   for Social Good in Design in 2016 and an                Master of Social and Community Leadership
                                                   international hundrED Award for the top inspiring       www.auckland.ac.nz/mscl
                                                   innovations in K12 education in 2018.                   Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work
                                                                                                           www.auckland.ac.nz/phd-social-work

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                                                  Engineering
                                                  The Faculty of Engineering/Te Herenga Mātai
                                                  Pūkaha provides internationally-recognised
                                                                                                        Postgraduate programmes
                                                  qualifications to equip innovators and creative       Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
                                                  problem-solvers with the tools required to build      www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcerteng
                                                  a better tomorrow. As New Zealand’s leading           Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal
                                                  Engineering faculty*, we offer a wide selection of    Energy Technology
                                                  undergraduate and postgraduate programmes             www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcertgeothermtech
                                                  across five departments.                              Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals
                                                                                                        Reduction Technology
                                                  We now offer ten undergraduate degree                 www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcertlmrtech
                                                  specialisations. After work experience, these         Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
                                                  lead to accreditation from Engineering New            www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipeng
                                                  Zealand, making our graduates employable              Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research
                                                  worldwide.                                            www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipor
                                                  We foster close relationships with industry           Master of Disaster Management
                                                  partners so that you can prepare for                  www.auckland.ac.nz/mdismgt

Daniel Campbell                                   employment by completing work experience
                                                  while studying.
                                                                                                        Master of Earthquake Engineering
                                                                                                        www.auckland.ac.nz/meqeng
                                                                                                        Master of Energy
Daniel is a New Zealand Scholarship               Postgraduate students can work on globally
                                                  significant projects alongside internationally        www.auckland.ac.nz/menergy
recipient from the Caribbean state
                                                  respected researchers at our state-of-the-art         Master of Engineering
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, who                                                                   www.auckland.ac.nz/me
graduated in 2019 from the Master of              research facilities. Our programmes include
                                                  taught and research options, tailored to a variety    Master of Engineering Management
Engineering programme.                                                                                  www.auckland.ac.nz/memgt
                                                  of backgrounds and skill levels. These suit
                                                                                                        Master of Engineering Project Management
                                                  people with undergraduate degrees, as well as
                                                                                                        www.auckland.ac.nz/mepm
“I feel extremely grateful to the government      those who are already working in industry. All
                                                                                                        Master of Engineering Studies
of New Zealand for giving me a New Zealand        our programmes aim to enrich your knowledge
                                                                                                        www.auckland.ac.nz/mengst
Scholarship. This opportunity provided me         and enhance your employability.
                                                                                                        Master of Operations Research
with the means to pursue postgraduate             We are also home to over ten research units and       www.auckland.ac.nz/mor
research at the prestigious University of         centres – including the Geothermal Institute,         Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Auckland.                                         the Centre for Advanced Composite Materials,          www.auckland.ac.nz/phd
                                                  and the Centre for Automation and Robotic
“My specialisation is in Civil Engineering,       Engineering Science – all of which produce
focused on improving residential construction,    world-class research.                                 Find a thesis topic or
project resilience and productivity. This study
area is mutually important to New Zealand
                                                  *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
                                                                                                        research project
and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)        Undergraduate programme                               FindaThesis database
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– the results may eventually contribute to the
                                                  Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)                     Engineering research opportunities
economic and social development of both
                                                  www.auckland.ac.nz/be-hons                            www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/researchprojects
multi-island states.
“SVG is classified as one of the top five most
vulnerable countries in the world to natural
disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes,
landslides, rains and drought. New Zealand                                                             Engineering research
has been able to continuously build its                                                               Our faculty’s research expertise has officially
resilience to similar natural hazards, but also                                                       extended to space, and Dr John Cater has been a
faces challenges with improving resilience                                                            part of this from the beginning. He's involved with
and productivity.                                                                                     undergraduate initiatives such as the Auckland
“The academic and teaching staff at the                                                               Programme for Space Systems. There he serves
University are great. The Engineering faculty                                                         as its Engineering Lead to groups of students
has supervisors with extensive experience in                                                          working together to launch a miniature satellite
                                                                                                      into space. With the Faculty of Engineering’s
both industry and academia. My supervisor
                                                     involvement in New Zealand’s first ever Space Institute (Te Pūnaha Ātea), our research impact is
Dr Garry Miller gave excellent guidance and
                                                     reaching further than it ever has.
support throughout the research process. He
                                                     Dr John Cater is an aerospace engineer with research expertise in flow control using laser
shared valuable lessons learned from his own
                                                     management techniques and computational models, aerodynamics, and hypersonic boundary
research experience and always made time             layers. More recently, he has focused on developing the underlying science and technology
for face-to-face meetings to give high quality       necessary to provide New Zealand with overhead monitoring capabilities, so we can observe
feedback. The International Student Advisers         changes in our natural environment all the way from space. This has implications in many fields in
were also exceptional pillars of support.”           society, including search and rescue missions, tsunami warnings, other emergencies and more.

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