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PROSPECTUS 2021 AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, NEW ZEALAND
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1
IN NEW ZEALAND
FOR
GLOBAL
RESEARCH
IMPACT
1
%
TOP
UNIVERSITIES
WORLDWIDE
5
OUT OF 5
EMPLOYABILITY
QS STARS 2020-22
Top 1%: Ranked in the world’s top 251-300 universities
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020).
Disclaimer: Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information in this document is provided as a general guide #1 global research impact: Ranked #1 in New Zealand for the
only for students and is subject to change. All students enrolling at AUT should consult its official document, the AUT Calendar, which is number of times our research is cited globally (Times Higher
available online at aut.ac.nz/calendar, to ensure that they are aware of, and comply with, all regulations, requirements and policies. Education World University Rankings 2020).
The information contained in this Prospectus was correct at the time of print, January 2020.
5 out of 5: QS Stars University Ranking.
Cover credit: Rendering by Jared Patterson.
WELCOME
Welcome to Auckland
University of Technology.
In the 20 years since AUT was but also to apply it in real situations.
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established as a university, we have Students are connected to industry and
undergone remarkable change and business through work placements,
About AUT development. Now, more than 29,000 internships and entrepreneurial
students from 137 countries study programmes, and engage with the
at AUT across our three campuses community through volunteering and
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in Auckland’s central business leadership initiatives.
district, on the North Shore and in
Business & Manukau, making us one of the largest AUT has over 950 doctoral students
Architecture Art & Design Economics universities in New Zealand. and more than 60 research
institutes and centres. We undertake
AUT’s growing reputation both in New international research in a wide
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Zealand and overseas is evident in our spectrum of fields across all 17
Communication Creative rankings. We are ranked in the top schools within the university, with
Studies Technologies Education 1% of universities worldwide and the projects ranging from biotechnology,
third highest ranked university in New epidemiology, rehabilitation,
Zealand as assessed by Times Higher astronomy, artificial intelligence and
Engineering,
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Education. In the QS World University data science to human nutrition and
Computer & Hospitality, Rankings we are ranked 22nd in metabolism, communications and
Mathematical Tourism & the world for international outlook, economics, amongst others, and have
Sciences Health Sciences Events making us first in New Zealand for this award-winning academics in these
indicator. Many of our subject areas are fields.
world-ranked and we are rated a five-
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star university by QS. I hope this prospectus provides you
Māori &
with some useful information about
Language Indigenous
At AUT we aim to provide our students AUT. I look forward to welcoming you
& Culture Law Development
with exceptional learning experiences to our university.
that combine the best of digital
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resources and technologies with the
best teaching techniques and practice.
Social Sciences Sport & Derek McCormack
Our students learn in an engaging
Science & Public Policy Recreation Vice-Chancellor
environment which encourages them
to participate and develop their own
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views, to challenge and be challenged,
and not only to acquire knowledge
Applying to AUT
Te whakatupu i te kōunga, i te mana To foster excellence, equity and ethics
taurite me ngā tikanga matatika, i ngā in learning, teaching, research and
pūkenga ako, i ngā pūkenga whakaako scholarship, and in so doing serve our
me te āta rangahau hei hāpai i ngā regional, national and international
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hāpori whānui o te motu, otirā, o te ao. communities.
AUT City Campus
3+3
CHOOSE FROM OVER
3 campuses &
3 specialist facilities
250
COURSES OF STUDY
60+ research centres and
29,250
STUDENTS
institutes with world-
class expertise
9 out of 10 students
would recommend AUT
100,000+
alumni
as a great place to study
Photo by Jason Mann
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ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST
MODERN UNIVERSITIES
Creating world-ready graduates World-leading staff
AUT’s mission is to create great graduates, and Our academic staff are research-active and at
each member of our staff contributes to this. the forefront of their disciplines. Many of them
We offer exceptional learning experiences that are internationally known as experts in their
prepare students to be successful wherever fields, and organisations around the world
in the world their career may take them. We draw on their expertise for key projects. For World-class teaching and learning
encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, example, Associate Professor Felicity Lamm was
and the ability to explore new technologies, appointed as the Government’s chief advisor for
We’re proud to be one of the world’s best A global outlook
modern universities – Times Higher Education
challenge routine thinking and solve problems health and safety, and Professor Gail Pacheco’s We know that to create truly great graduates,
has ranked us as the top millennial university
in new ways. We embrace new technologies research is being used by the Government to we must do more than get them ready for their
in Australasia and number 14 in the world. We
to lead the learning of tomorrow and prepare address the gender pay gap. Professor Steve career; we must get them ready for the world.
have been a university since 2000, and are now
our students for the rapidly changing world. Henry was the first person in Australasia to We are consistently ranked first in New Zealand
the second largest in the country and ranked
As a contemporary university we also place an secure a spot in the world-leading Johnson & for international outlook by world rankings
among the top 1% (251-300) of universities in the
emphasis on working across disciplines in our Johnson Innovation JLABS in Houston to further organisations QS and Times Higher Education.
world. We have an overall five-star rating from
research, and teaching and learning. Thanks to his work on surface-modification technology We have more than 5,000 industry partners
university rankings organisation QS, in addition
our innovative teaching, excellent reputation and Kode Technology, which has the potential around the world, and have collaborated on
to five star ratings for Teaching, Employability,
combination of theoretical and practical learning, to fight cancer. Associate Professor Barbara research projects with 140 different countries.
Research, Internationalisation, Facilities,
AUT graduates are highly favoured by employers, Bollard’s innovative use of drones to monitor Our students are from 137 different countries,
Innovation and Inclusiveness. Study with us
with 95% of available graduates in paid remote and unique ecosystems from Antarctica and half of our academic staff were born
and you can enrol in our range of world-ranked
employment within nine months of graduation. to Africa has caught the attention of scientists overseas, and they often share their international
subjects, which include New Zealand’s top-
from NASA and the SETI Institute who recognise experience and connections with their students.
ranked health programmes and the country’s
this approach could also help them find evidence
best sport science school.
of life on Mars.
Innovative and relevant research
An innovative teaching and AUT is ranked first in New Zealand for global
learning space research impact (the number of times our
research is cited by academics globally) by
AUT’s three modern campuses have several
Times Higher Education and the US News Global
award-winning buildings which were created
Universities Rankings. We have more than
using sustainable principles and feature inviting,
60 research centres and institutes delivering
collaborative and functional learning areas,
leading research – from space research to
auditoriums and research spaces. This includes
artificial intelligence and robotics, and ecology
the state-of-the-art Engineering, Computer
to physical activity and nutrition. AUT research
and Mathematical Sciences building, which has
addresses issues facing the environment and
unique design features that mean it can be used
society, and our discoveries are widely used. Our
as a teaching tool and ‘living lab’ where students
research also feeds back into the classroom, and
can get hands-on experience. We also have a
students can contribute to and learn from these
number of world-class facilities including one of
research discoveries.
only two motion capture studios in the country;
New Zealand’s top sports science facility, AUT
Millennium; and the country’s only two major
radio telescopes, which are involved in projects
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with international research partners.
Students at AUT South Campus
“I was raised to always think outside the box, or even better, to think of a new
box altogether. AUT embodies this by taking bold moves and forging a new
path that older universities end up following. AUT was a sure-fire choice for
me – it gives you the opportunity to do what no other person your age is
doing; to really navigate that uncharted territory.”
Shae Parsons-Wanoa
Ngāti Porou, Samoan
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Communication Studies conjoint programme
“I’ll forever be an advocate for AUT. I loved all the opportunities I was
given – from the CO.STARTERS@AUT entrepreneurship programme to the
AUT Internz and the Summer of Tech internship programmes. I feel that at
AUT I was treated as an individual, had a voice, and was pointed towards
opportunities that would further my career and my personal development.”
Matthias Bachmann
Bachelor of Creative Technologies
“AUT provides a really international environment, which helps students
become familiar with the real workplace outside the university. AUT is ranked
in the top 1% of universities in the world, which is evidence for the quality of
its education. AUT is also the youngest of New Zealand’s universities, which
makes it the most dynamic and innovative university in the country.”
Trang Nguyen
Vietnam
Master of Marketing
“AUT is a leading education provider in the Asia-Pacific region, renowned
for research excellence and innovative teaching. You’re immersed in a
multifaceted intellectual setting with the goal to train future leaders and
thinkers in all fields. There’s also a lot more collaborative learning with
smaller class sizes and I think it’s the thing that sets AUT apart from other
universities.”
Lourdaiz Ah Chong
Bachelor of Business in Finance & Marketing, Advertising, Retailing and Sales
“What is fascinating about AUT is the constant interaction between the
university and different New Zealand industries. Having academic staff who
are linked to businesses and industries is one of AUT’s greatest strengths.
AUT has the most wonderful professors, advisors and mentors who lead you
towards the right path. You’ll build your confidence by doing research and
problem solving, while being supported by people who believe in you.”
Seyedehsara (Sara) Masoomi Dezfooli
Iran
Doctor of Philosophy – Science
“I had visited campuses for tons of universities, in New Zealand and America,
but AUT always felt right for me. Now, I realise that it was probably the
community feel that attracted me to AUT. It seems like no matter what you’re
doing, everyone is willing to help each other out. Between the students and
staff, there’s an incredible network of support.”
Calli Bates
Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Software Development
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20 YEARS AS A
UNIVERSITY
When AUT became a university Today, AUT is in the top 1% of
in January 2000 it had a clear universities worldwide and the #1
vision for its future: to provide its millennial university in Australasia.
students with exceptional learning AUT’s staff receive top ratings for
experiences, and send them their academic teaching and its
into the world as outstanding graduates receive 5 out of 5 stars
graduates. for employability.
AUT has been a university for AUT is ranked first in New
20 years now and that student- Zealand for global research
centred vision has helped guide impact and for international
the development of world-class outlook, reflecting the fact it has
programmes, teaching, research, collaborated on research projects
facilities and partnerships. with 140 different countries and
worked with more than 5,000
The growth and transformation
industry partners around the
have been rapid. The AUT North
world.
Campus and the City Campus
have expanded, and the South So much has changed in 20
Campus has opened its doors. years but the vision is the same.
Across AUT there are 17 schools AUT’s commitment is to help our
spanning diverse areas of study students become great graduates
from business to health, law to who have the knowledge
sport, and languages to art and and skills to succeed and to
design. It is home to 60 research contribute to our local and global
centres and institutes leading communities.
local and international studies.
AUT has become New Zealand’s
second largest university: 29,250
students, 994 doctoral candidates,
3,400 staff, 195 professors and
associate professors, and more
than 100,000 AUT alumni.
While the numbers are impressive,
the most striking part of AUT’s
evolution is how quickly it has
risen to become a globally
respected university, recognised
for its great graduates and high-
impact research.
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PREDICTING A
BETTER FUTURE
FOR BREAST
CANCER PATIENTS
Finding the right course of recognised for his breast cancer,
treatment for breast cancer is key molecular and cellular oncology
to curing it - and AUT is at the research.
forefront of research set to give
Cultivating strong local and
doctors a tool to predict how a
international research networks
patient will respond to different
is an important focus at AUT and
therapies.
this recent cancer breakthrough
Working with collaborators in the is evidence of how vital those
UK, Singapore and China, AUT connections can be.
researcher Associate Professor
It was access to the world’s largest
Dong-Xu Liu has discovered a
breast cancer tissue bank in the
cancer-related protein, called
UK, and to information collected
SHON, that can be used as
on patients and their treatment
a biomarker, or identifying
spanning more than a decade,
characteristic, to indicate whether
that made it possible to pinpoint
a patient will benefit from
the cancer-related protein and
hormone (endocrine) therapy or
its success as a biomarker for
chemotherapy.
treatment.
“It has the potential to change the
The expertise and global reach
current clinical practice of breast
of researchers like Associate
cancer management around the
Professor Liu also presents
world,” he says.
incredible opportunities for
“Our findings would allow postgraduate study at AUT.
breast cancer patients to
Stacey Li, one of Associate
receive treatments that are
Professor Liu’s PhD students,
the most appropriate to their
is working on how to use the
characteristics, therefore
SHON biomarker in clinics while
improving treatment response and
another two PhD students, Vasanti
saving lives.”
Sirikonda and Zohreh Riahi, are
Associate Professor Liu spent building on another breakthrough
12 years at the Liggins Institute area of his research which
before joining AUT’s Faculty identified a gene with potential
of Health and Environmental causal links to breast cancer.
Sciences and is internationally
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GLOBAL
CONNECTIONS,
WORLD-CLASS
OPPORTUNITIES
Securing a job at the world’s Through AUT’s Internz
largest museum is a lifelong programme, more than 150
career goal for some people, graduates have started their
but for Jamey Vaa’etasi Solomua careers with internships in the
William Bailey the opportunity US, Canada, Singapore and the
to work at the Smithsonian UK, working for organisations
came as soon as he completed including Allbirds, Lululemon,
his Bachelor of Communication FCB West, Paramount Recording
Studies at AUT. Studios, Sundance Institute,
TimeZoneOne and the
A TV and Screen Production
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
major, Jamey spent eight months
as the Smithsonian’s curatorial AUT’s director of development,
assistant intern. Rebecca Lowery, says Internz has
been developed to give students
Besides working on the museum’s
and graduates an opportunity to
annual Mother Tongue Film
apply their learning in a global
Festival (and helping quadruple
context.
the number of attendees), one of
Jamey’s favourite projects saw him For graduate Shannon Soudom
create a film about a New Zealand the AUT Internz programme led
exhibition of taonga Māori, Tuku to a role with New York’s Westpac
Iho, and a series of performances Institutional Bank - an ideal fit for
and interactive workshops someone who had discovered a
culminating in the donation of a passion for finance in their first
carved waka to the Smithsonian. year at AUT and graduated with a
Bachelor of Science majoring in
Jamey says the internship with
Analytics and Finance.
the Smithsonian has provided an
amazing foundation for his career
in film and cultural studies.
It might sound like an incredibly
rare opportunity, but it’s not a
one-off for AUT graduates.
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SCREEN
PRODUCTION
DELIVERS RIGHT MIX
OF SKILLS
“We put a camera in their hands In her final year of the degree
on day one and within six weeks screen production student
they’ve completed a studio or field Gianni Aro-Reid created a short,
production,” says James Nicholson, observational-style documentary
head of department for screen film following her whānau as
production. they created a modern take on a
traditional hāngi.
Delivering the right balance of
experiential learning and theory is “It’s about allowing the viewers to
key to the success of the Screen see all the hard work that goes into
Production major in the Bachelor making a hāngi but also about the
of Communication Studies family connections and bonds that
programme. are made in the process.”
“We produce graduates who In addition to the high-end
are highly technical aware, who equipment she was able to use for
understand story development her documentary shoot, Gianni says
and all the different aspects of the success of her documentary
production. It’s what has made our came down to the training she
graduates so employable for so gained throughout her degree
many years.” and the ongoing support of her
lecturers.
Students at AUT also have access to
the latest equipment so when they “Each film duo is assigned a tutor as
move into industry roles they’re their executive producer (EP) whose
already familiar with the cameras, job it is to support and advise
accessories and production you throughout your filmmaking
facilities they will be using. journey, and that was really valuable
for getting advice on our project
Nicholson says some of the
when we needed it.”
equipment being used by students
currently studying screen
production papers includes the
same camera model used by New
Zealand filmmaker Gaylene Preston
to shoot her feature documentary
My Year with Helen, and specialist
pieces including GoPros and
cameras built into drones.
16 17A VITAL HUB FOR
BRAIN INJURY
BREAKTHROUGHS
For people who experience a clinicians, researchers and
traumatic brain injury (TBI) the policymakers,” says Professor
impact can be prolonged and life- Theadom, a Rutherford Discovery
changing. Fellow.
Almost one in three New “It can take a long time for
Zealanders experience at least one research to lead to changes in
TBI by the age of 25 and nearly everyday practice, but the TBI
half of all people who suffer a TBI Network is dedicated to finding
have long-term problems as a new and creative ways to prevent
result – even from a mild TBI or injury and improve recovery, to
concussion. have a more immediate impact for
people affected by TBI.”
At AUT, these types of injuries
have been the subject of Having access to the TBI Network
groundbreaking studies and its and to multidisciplinary teams of
researchers are internationally researchers creates an exciting
recognised as experts in the field. opportunity for postgraduate
researchers at AUT.
One recent AUT study, published
in the Neuropsychology journal, PhD candidate Josh McGeown,
showed that mild traumatic brain who is researching how to
injuries - which account for 90% rehabilitate athletes following
of all TBIs - can impair people’s mild TBIs, is being supervised
ability to ‘read’ social interactions, by Professor Theadom, NZ
potentially leading to ongoing Rugby scientist Ken Quarrie and
difficulties with work and social Professor Patria Hume, a leading
relationships. expert in sport injury prevention
and sports performance
AUT Professor Alice Theadom
biomechanics.
led that study and is director of
the new TBI Network, established With the support of his
to support vital education and supervisors, Josh is working
research into the prevention, towards improving understanding
care and rehabilitation of these of how to most effectively
injuries. prescribe exercise and nutrition
strategies to reduce the symptoms
“The research hub fosters
of mild TBI.
collaboration across different
disciplines and between patients,
whānau, service providers,
18 19BUILDING A BRIGHT
FUTURE FOR
TOURISM
Tourism is the world’s number Guinea, the Solomon Islands and
one employer and ensuring Yap, one of the Federated States
a sustainable future for this of Micronesia.
global industry is the focus for
NZTRI’s cost-effective research
researchers at the New Zealand
model uses online surveys
Tourism Research Institute
of international visitors, local
(NZTRI) at AUT.
businesses and communities
“If we want sustainable tourism to gather data and inform
development then we need multidimensional decision
regions and countries to be support systems. The model
making good decisions based on has attracted attention and
quality data, not just traditional support from the World Bank, US
metrics like visitor arrivals,” says Department of the Interior and
NZTRI director Professor Simon the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Milne. Trade.
“We need to have a deeper To date the research has provided
understanding of visitor answers about the impact and
characteristics and how these spending of different visitor
impact both business and groups, community perspectives
community.” on tourism, and specific
environmental factors negatively
NZTRI was established over 20
impacting tourist experiences
years ago and its team of experts
(which in the case of the Cook
conducts research on a number
Islands informed government
of projects in New Zealand and
action to resolve an algal bloom).
around the world.
With the ongoing collection
One of NZTRI’s major research
of data, Professor Milne says
programmes is the Pacific Tourism
the team now has national
Data Initiative. It provides the
tourism performance indicators
region’s island nations with
to work with and can develop
the tools and data they need to
regional comparisons, explore
make evidence-based decisions
niche tourism markets and
about the future management of
opportunities, and uncover new
tourism.
insights.
Professor Milne says work began
“This research is already changing
in 2006 with an international
the way decisions are being made
visitor survey in the Cook Islands
about tourism development
but has since expanded to include
around the region.”
Vanuatu, Niue, Samoa, Papua New
20 21COLLABORATING
TO CHANGE HEALTH
OUTCOMES
Improving health outcomes for to develop holistic healthcare
patients might seem like a goal plans.
that’s out of reach for university
Puawai says the programme,
students, but at AUT it’s a critical
which is carried out under the
part of the learning process.
supervision of clinical experts,
Bachelor of Health Science deepened her understanding of
students participate in hands-on what other health professionals do
programmes at the university’s and allowed her to clinically reason
on-campus clinic, AUT Integrated why she would work alongside or
Health (AIH), where they learn refer patients to practitioners in
about collaborative care and work other health disciplines.
with different health disciplines to
For Dorcas and Puawai,
create individualised care plans for
working with patients at AIH
patients.
showed them the importance
AIH clinical manager Dr Brenda of whakawhanaungatanga
Flood says traditionally health (establishing relationships) and
professionals have been educated a patient or whānau-centred
in silos and so they go on to approach to healthcare.
practise in the same way.
“I found that patients were more
“If we want to change the motivated to follow treatment
healthcare system, we have to plans when they were included
change the way that we teach. in the team to manage their
Evidence shows that collaborative diabetes.”
care leads to the best health
Seeing the patient outcomes was
outcomes.”
the highlight for both students.
In their final year Puawai Clair,
“The most rewarding part was
a physiotherapy student, and
watching the patients progress
podiatry student Dorcas Choo
within their health and wellbeing,
both took part in a six-week
from week one to week six. It
interprofessional programme at
wasn’t just about the physical
AIH that saw them consulting with
wellbeing of the patient, but also
clients with diabetes and working
the emotional, social and mental
collaboratively with a team of
wellbeing that had improved.”
students from different disciplines
22 23CULTIVATING
INNOVATION AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Seeing students consuming with part-time study to complete
artificial, sugar-laden energy her Bachelor of Business and
drinks to keep themselves awake Bachelor of Communication
sparked an idea for AUT Bachelor Studies conjoint programme.
of Business student Holly Sutich: a
“We received huge support from
‘clean’ energy drink alternative.
the AUT Business School and the
Holly and her classmate Bradley CO.STARTERS team, as well as
Hagan saw an opportunity to from programmes like Shadow a
develop an energy drink that Leader and the X Challenge.”
provided a more natural boost
The nine-week CO.STARTERS
with antioxidants, a caffeinated
programme helps entrepreneurs
‘superleaf’ guayusa and no
evaluate their business idea,
artificial sugar.
understand what it takes to
Four years on, their clean energy create a sustainable business and
drink is a reality. Phoric is stocked connect with industry mentors
in selected stores around the and support.
country and by Foodstuffs
“The most valuable insight from
supermarkets across the North
CO.STARTERS was the importance
Island, with the goal to expand
of talking to our customers and
those sales nationwide and then
getting feedback at every stage of
tackle sales in Australia.
the process. It allowed us to adapt
Getting to this point has taken a and pivot.”
huge amount of hard work for the
Holly and Bradley were also
co-founders and the concept for
awarded a $30,000 prize package
Phoric - which Holly and Bradley
to develop Phoric through AUT’s
came up with in their first year at
X Challenge.
AUT - might never have got past
the idea stage if it hadn’t been for “Staff at AUT have gone above
the programmes and support AUT and beyond to support what we
offers to aspiring entrepreneurs. are doing – pushing our learning
and growth opportunities to be
“Starting a business while at
as prepared as we can be for this
university is quite rare, but it was
insane, stressful and amazing
hands-down the environment
journey.”
at AUT that helped Phoric
come to life,” says Holly, who is
balancing the growth of Phoric
24 25LIFE AT AUT
AUT is a modern and innovative university with endless opportunities and a supportive culture that celebrates
diversity. Studying at AUT is your chance to meet new people and develop lifelong skills, while getting the
support you need to succeed at university and beyond.
We’re proactive in enabling students to succeed, and our comprehensive student support services ensure that you
have an amazing experience inside and outside the classroom and are prepared for any challenge in front of you.
Easy to get help Settling into university life
At AUT, we don’t want anything to get in the way of you Studying at university can be quite an adjustment. That’s
enjoying your student experience and achieving your why AUT helps new students transition to university life
goals. So no matter what the problem, the Student Hub by delivering a wide-ranging orientation programme
Get involved in campus life
is here to help. You can find a Student Hub on each of at the start of each semester. AUT Orientation is Joining a club is a great way to meet like-minded people
our three campuses and our specialist staff can help complemented by a fun social programme to help you and make lifelong friends outside of lectures. Choose from
with anything from enrolment and student ID cards to meet new friends and celebrate the exciting new journey We speak your language a range of student-run social, sustainability, academic
matters far beyond university like support with visa you’re on. Orientation is just one aspect; we also offer Our students come from 137 countries, so we know and cultural clubs – a great way to meet new people,
and immigration matters, StudyLink issues or landlord activities throughout the semester. To help you navigate that sometimes it’s easier to have things explained in participate in events and get involved in campus life.
challenges. the student journey, AUT’s Student App also provides up- your native language. That’s why many of our student
to-date news, events and information about AUT anytime, ambassadors and Student Hub staff are multilingual and
anywhere. Committed to Māori advancement
Getting around can clearly explain information if needed.
We’re passionate about the success of our Māori students.
Whether it’s finding your way to campus or getting
around between lectures, AUT offers a range of resources
Finding the right place to live Join a gym or sports team Our Takawaenga Māori team co-ordinates activities
and events, and provides advice on both personal and
to help you navigate your new environment. AUT has Living in AUT student accommodation is a great AUT is New Zealand’s leading sports university, with state- study topics.
shuttle buses that travel between campuses (including option; especially if you’re in your first year of study of-the-art sports facilities, on-campus gyms, and a huge
New Zealand’s first electric bus), delivers campus and or from outside Auckland. AUT’s self-catered student number of sports teams and events. As an AUT student
city tours during Orientation, and provides MazeMaps accommodation is convenient and modern apartment style you can participate in a wide variety of sports, from social Pacific student success
online, a mapping tool designed to help navigate complex living, just minutes away from our City or North Campus. on-campus games to elite international competitions. As AUT offers a range of services designed to support
environments and highlight any obstacles for people with You’ll also enjoy an exciting and supportive community a part of University Tertiary Sport (UTSNZ) you may also our diverse Pacific communities, including academic
accessibility needs. with a unique residential life programme. If you don’t have the chance to represent AUT against some of the best tutoring, and a comprehensive mentoring and
choose to live on campus, our Student Hub advisor can student athletes in the country. leadership programme.
help you find, apply for and rent private accommodation
that suits your needs. You can also get guidance on
accommodation costs, contracts, bonds and tenancy Disability student support & resources Join the AUT rainbow community
issues.
If you have an impairment, our Disability Support team can AUT was the first university to receive the Rainbow
support you to participate as fully as you can in learning Tick, and remains committed to providing a safe and
and student life. We work with students before they start inclusive environment for all students. We offer services
at AUT to help identify their specific needs and ensure and resources for students who identify with diverse
they’re set up for success while they’re studying with sexual orientations, sex and gender identities, including a
us. AUT is strongly committed to equity of access and rainbow student room where you can study and relax, and
opportunity for students, staff and visitors, and supports student groups and networks. We also have a dedicated
the principles of Kia Ōrite: Code of Practice for an inclusive rainbow community co-ordinator, and actively participate
tertiary environment. in many of the rainbow events in Auckland.
Supporting parents
AUT has childcare centres at the City and the North
Campus, providing a safe and happy environment with
excellent staff and high-quality facilities.
26 27Budget advice and financial support Student ambassadors ready to help
Our specialist Student Hub advisors offer budget and AUT has more than 200 knowledgeable student
financial planning advice all year. We know that sometimes ambassadors who help support events and activities across
things happen and financial stress can impact your AUT. One of their key roles is to help new students as they
academic success. That’s why we offer financial support settle into their studies. We also have Are You OK? advisors
that ranges from offering grocery or fuel vouchers, to who focus on students’ wellbeing, and make sure students
helping with that unexpected bill. are aware of the support services and resources available.
Helping you succeed in your studies We embrace all faiths
Our library and learning support team offers a wide range We take a multifaith approach by providing spiritual
of services and resources, and there are digital resources support to students from various beliefs. AUT encourages
available to develop your academic skills. The Library understanding, tolerance and harmony, respecting
also runs a range of workshops to help you get the most everyone’s spiritual views. Access our faith and prayer
LIFE AT AUT (continued) out of your studies and work smarter, rather than harder.
Our extensive peer mentoring programme also enables
students to learn from others who have already completed
rooms on campus, or get support from our team of
chaplains.
the same paper. You can also access Studiosity, a free
online help service available anytime for guidance and Stay healthy and well
feedback on academic writing and skills.
Plan your future career Top internships around the world At AUT it’s OK to ask for help. We actively encourage all
students to be aware of their own wellness needs – mind,
The AUT Employability and Careers team helps you plan New AUT graduates have once-in-a-lifetime opportunities body and spirit. You’ll have access to free or low-cost
in advance for your future career by developing job search to apply their learning in a global context thanks to the
Support for postgraduate students medical treatment at our full-service medical centres,
and interview skills, while building your personal brand AUT Internz International Scholarship programme. As well The Graduate Research School provides leadership and which provide private and confidential care for a range
and networking skills. We also support students into as providing a chance to intern with amazing employers support services for postgraduate research students of issues. We’re also committed to helping you build
AUT Internz, an in-house service that connects students in a range of industries in America, Asia and Europe, AUT and their supervisors at AUT. We provide advice and resilience, mental strength and the skills to manage
with paid internships and employers looking to recruit provides scholarships to cover visas, return travel, travel information related to applications for the Master of stress. That’s why all students can get free, confidential
AUT graduates. and health insurance and a stipend to support living Philosophy and doctoral programmes, offer advice on counselling sessions and mental health support. In addition
expenses. More than 150 AUT graduates started their postgraduate policy matters, and monitor the progress to one-on-one appointments, we also run a range of group
careers by completing internships for organisations like of research students at AUT from the moment they’re workshops. Talk to us about any topic – study-related or
A launchpad for entrepreneurs Facebook Creative Shop, Icebreaker, Allbirds, Lululemon, admitted to their programme to the time they complete personal – or join a support group to help you with specific
AUT is a great place for aspiring entrepreneurs. If you FCB, Paramount Recording Studios, Sundance Institute, the their degree. Each faculty also has dedicated staff issues, like managing anxiety or going through relationship
want to turn your entrepreneurial ideas into a viable Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Smithsonian through to support postgraduate students in all programmes difficulties. We also organise Wiser at AUT events where
business, you can join our nine-week CO.STARTERS@AUT the AUT Internz Scholarship Programme. throughout their studies. students can develop better self-knowledge and a greater
programme or participate in the X Challenge to compete sense of purpose.
for a range of cash prizes to help you take the next step See the world before you graduate A vibrant research culture
on your entrepreneurial journey. AUT students and alumni
who have a promising idea for a start-up could also work An international student exchange offers an amazing We create a wide range of opportunities for supervisors
Representing your interests
with AUT Ventures Ltd to bring their ideas to market. We opportunity to study overseas as part of your degree. Study and postgraduate research students to collaborate, The AUT Student Association (AUTSA) exists to advocate
can help you access commercial funding sources, protect for a semester or a year at one of our partner universities connect and share ideas through workshops, events, and represent the interests of all students attending AUT.
your intellectual property and avoid the pitfalls many around the world, and immerse yourself in another culture, doctoral inductions and the research students’ peer The association also publishes the university magazine
start-ups face. make lifelong friends and get international experience groups. The annual Research Symposium and 3 Minute Debate, and runs social activities during Orientation and
before you graduate. Thesis competition are among the many events that throughout the year.
showcase AUT’s student research culture and celebrate
Gain an edge on the competition postgraduate student success.
The AUT Edge Award and the Beyond AUT Award are
Safe and friendly campuses
designed to challenge, reward and formally acknowledge We make sure our students are safe when they’re on
the ‘C skills’ – collaboration, co-operation, community,
Free access to digital tools campus. Our friendly security staff are available day and
curiosity, communication and creativity – gained through and resources night to help if you have any concerns.
your volunteering, leadership and employability activities. We offer students all the digital tools needed to succeed,
The awards help prove to employers that you’re more including free Wi-Fi on campus, the full Microsoft
than your qualification and give you an extra edge in the Office 365 suite for up to five devices and access to
competitive marketplace. LinkedIn Learning (lynda.com), a world-leading online
learning platform.
28 29A
ARCHITECTURE Draws upon global
issues, indigenous
worldviews and the
need for sustainable
design
As an architecture student
you learn to design built
environments that recognise
indigenous values and address
Auckland’s rapid population
growth, as well as global issues
like housing affordability,
global warming and
homelessness. You’ll be taught Expert lecturers,
by professional architects, nationally and
internationally
as well as professionals with
recognised in
backgrounds in design, architecture, design,
engineering, computer engineering and
science, creative technologies, more
media, business and
entrepreneurship. You learn
in an interactive environment
where you collaborate with
your classmates, mana whenua
and experts from different
disciplines to find innovative
solutions that support
community wellbeing and
Students work on
nurture future generations. live, real industry
briefs
30 31PROGRAMMES
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Engineering
Future Environments (Honours)
• Spatial Design
Duration 3 years F/T only • Architectural Engineering
Duration 3 years F/T, 6 years P/T
Campus City
Campus City Duration 4 years F/T, 8 years P/T
L
Starts 22 Feb 2021
Starts 22 Feb 2021 Campus City
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Master of Architecture Master of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy
(Professional)
Duration 1 year F/T, Duration 3-6 years
Duration 2 years F/T, 2 years P/T
5 years P/T
Campus City LABS &
Campus City
Campus City Starts Any time
Starts Any time FACILITIES
Starts 22 Feb 2021
AUT’s state-of-the-
KEY art facilities ensure
F/T full-time students have access
P/T part-time
WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH to the latest industry-
AUT researchers work on projects across the built environment, in New leading technology,
Zealand and around the world. You can collaborate on projects, and work including top quality
with graduates and architects to create meaningful change in the built video and motion
environment. As an architecture student at AUT you can also access our capture studios, a
brand-new Architectural Engineering Lab where you can work on research
hi-tech textile design
projects that demonstrate the way architecture, design intelligence and future
cities can become intertwined. laboratory, a 3D
printing lab, radio
and TV studios, and
the country’s most
advanced additive
manufacturing centre.
“For my doctoral research, I’m focusing on acoustical engineering and how
to make spaces more suitable acoustically for the building’s purpose. When I
decided to do my PhD, I researched a lot of different topics within the field of
architectural engineering and this one stood out as an area where I can make a
contribution through my research. I think it’s a really interesting topic. I love AUT
– I love the study environment and appreciate how approachable the staff are.
I’ve also enjoyed the student life here, and have been involved in a number
of different clubs.”
Megan Burfoot
Doctor of Philosophy candidate
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
32 33
in Architectural Engineering
aut.ac.nz/architectureA
ART & DESIGN
TOP 100
WORLDWIDE
AUT’s School of Art and
Design is ranked in the top 100
worldwide in the QS World
University Subject Rankings
2019. Our programmes cover
a range of disciplines and
are driven by an exceptional
studio culture experience. Our
world-class facilities include Industry-leading
three galleries, a 3D lab, digital, studios, labs and
photographic and moving technology
image facilities (including a
motion capture studio), and a
textile and design lab. You’ll
be supervised by our expert
academic staff and have the
chance to work on national
and international projects,
often with real industry clients.
Our programmes balance
creativity, research and
conceptual development with Award-winning,
industry-experienced
theoretical and professional teaching staff
studies.
34 35PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMMES
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Certificate in Science and Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Visual Arts Postgraduate Certificate Master of Design Master of Philosophy
Technology in Cultural and Creative
• Communication Design Duration 3 years F/T, Duration 1½ years F/T, Duration 1 year F/T,
C S
Practice
Duration 1 year F/T only • Digital Design C 6 years P/T up to 3 years P/T 2 years P/T
Campus City & South • Fashion Design C Campus City Duration ½ year F/T, Campus City Campus City
• Industrial Design C 1-1½ years P/T
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 Starts 22 Feb 2021 Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 Starts Any time
• Interaction Design C Campus City
• Spatial Design C
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
Duration 3 years F/T, Master of Visual Arts Doctor of Philosophy
6 years P/T
Duration 1½ years F/T, Duration 3-6 years
Campus City & South Master of Cultural and
up to 3 years P/T
Creative Practice Campus City
Starts 22 Feb 2021 Campus City
Starts Any time
Duration 1½ years F/T, Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
KEY
up to 3 years P/T
C City Campus F/T full-time
N North Campus P/T part-time
Campus City
S South Campus Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH
Our creative-led research covers a broad range of art and design disciplines. Cultural practitioners –
visual artists, spatial and fashion designers, film makers and more – come together to explore broad
notions of art and design at AUT. As an art and design student you have access to our industry-
leading studios, labs and services. These include photographic and lighting facilities; motion capture,
printmaking and 3D labs; and digital textile machines at our world-class Textile and Design Lab.
We’re also the home of the ST PAUL St Gallery, a suite of purpose-built galleries and project spaces
dedicated to the development of contemporary art and programme of exhibitions, events, symposia
and publications.
“I had seen some of the work of previous design students from AUT, and was blown “AUT offers a perfect environment to design in. Through the studio culture I made
away by their level of skill and knowledge. At AUT I was surrounded by people who lifelong friends – spending countless late nights in the studio leads to great friendships.
were very talented, which made me want to push my skills even further and strive to Being taught by great academic staff in spatial design also enriched my experience at
achieve the same standards. What I love most about my role now is that it combines AUT. They helped progress my learning and skills, heavily influencing how I work
two of my passions: design and helping people. User experience design is about as a designer today. Since I was young one of my career goals was to work in
understanding people – their needs, wants and desires – and designing New York City, and to have my first job in the industry here, through the
something that helps them achieve what they intend to do.” AUT Internz programme, is an amazing personal achievement.”
Joshua Bryan Ong Sophie Roberts
User Experience Designer, Air New Zealand Landscape Design Intern, Terrain NYC, New York City, USA
Bachelor of Design in Communication Design Bachelor of Design in Spatial Design
36 aut.ac.nz/artdesign
37B
BUSINESS &
ECONOMICS
Ranked in the top
300 universities
worldwide for all
our business and
economics subjects
Our programmes are designed
in collaboration with business
leaders and experts, and
integrate theory with current
practice and global trends.
Our teaching approach and
learning opportunities will
help develop your creativity,
Connecting
critical thinking, collaboration, more students
and communication skills, with employers
and include internships and through workplace
applied projects that give experience
you the competitive edge
for your career. The AUT
Business School and School of
Economics are internationally
ranked and accredited, and
recognised for teaching and
research that is transforming
business and society. Our
alumni are ready to challenge
Transforming
routine thinking and put business and
forward innovative solutions, society through
and they’re shaping successful our research
careers all around the world.
38 39UNDERGRADUATE STUDY POSTGRADUATE STUDY
PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMMES
Certificate in Business Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor Bachelor of Business & Bachelor of Business Master of Business Postgraduate Certificate in
of Business conjoint Bachelor of International (Honours) Business Administration
Duration ½ year F/T only • Accounting
programme Hospitality Management
Campus City & South conjoint programme • Accounting • Economics Duration ½ year F/T,
Duration 4 years F/T, • Economics • Finance 1-1½ years P/T
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 • Information Systems
up to 9 years P/T Duration 4 years F/T, • Finance Campus City
Campus City & South up to 9 years P/T • Information Systems • International Business
• Management Starts 5 Jan, 1 Mar, 27 Apr, 21
• International Business
Certificate in Business Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 Campus City & South
• Management • Marketing Jun, 16 Aug & 11 Oct
Studies Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 • Marketing • Sport Leadership and 2021
• Sport Leadership and Management
Duration ½ year F/T only Bachelor of Business & Management Postgraduate Diploma in
Campus City & South Bachelor of Communication Bachelor of Business & Duration 1½ years F/T,
Studies conjoint programme Bachelor of Science conjoint Duration 1 year F/T, 2 years P/T 3 years P/T Business Administration
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
programme Campus City Campus City Duration 1-1½ years F/T,
Duration 4 years F/T,
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 2-4 years P/T
up to 8 years P/T Duration 4½ years F/T,
Bachelor of Business Campus City
Campus City & South up to 9 years P/T
• Accounting C S Campus City & South Master of Philosophy Starts 5 Jan, 1 Mar, 27 Apr, 21
Starts 22 Feb 2021 Postgraduate Certificate in Jun, 16 Aug & 11 Oct
• Economics C Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 Business
• Finance C Duration 1 year F/T, 2 years P/T 2021
• Human Resource Management Bachelor of Business & Duration ½ year F/T, Campus City & South
and Employment Relations C S Bachelor of Computer Graduate Certificate in 1 year P/T
• Information Systems C Starts Any time Master of Business
and Information Sciences Business Campus City Administration
• International Business and
Strategy C
conjoint programme Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
Duration ½ year F/T, Duration 1-1½ years F/T,
• Management C S 1 year P/T
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration 4 years F/T, 2-4 years P/T
• Marketing, Advertising, Retailing up to 9 years P/T Campus City & South Duration 3-6 years
and Sales C Postgraduate Diploma in Campus City
Campus City & South Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 Business Campus City & South Starts 5 Jan, 1 Mar, 27 Apr, 21
Duration 3 years F/T, Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021 Jun, 16 Aug & 11 Oct
Starts Any time
6 years P/T Duration 1 year F/T, 2 years P/T 2021
Campus City & South Graduate Diploma in Campus City
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
Bachelor of Business & Business
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
Bachelor of Health Science
Duration 1 year F/T,
conjoint programme
2 years P/T
Duration 4½ years F/T, Campus City & South
up to 9 years P/T
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
KEY
Campus City & South1
C City Campus F/T full-time
N North Campus P/T part-time
Starts 22 Feb & 12 July 2021
S South Campus
1. Health papers offered at the North Campus.
“I had eight years’ experience in the area of human resources, and could see
that the Master of Business would enable me to marry my previous work
experience with my desire to lay the ground for doctoral research in this
area in the future. AUT has students of different ages, abilities, ethnicities,
WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH
backgrounds and worldviews. Peer learning is therefore fabulous, and the
Our world-class researchers work in all major disciplines in business and economics, and in our exchange of different ideas contributes to the overall learning process.
multidisciplinary research centres. At the heart of our research is collaborative engagement with our Despite being new to New Zealand when I joined AUT, I felt at home
external stakeholders in business, the professions, government and the community. Our research centres from day one, and that speaks volumes of the spirit of inclusion
and groups include the Accounting for Social Impact Research Group, Auckland Centre for Financial that AUT stands for.”
Research, Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Research, Gender and Diversity Research Group and
Meghana Lama
the New Zealand Work Research Institute.
India
People Solutions Consultant, Auckland Transport
40 41
Master of Business
aut.ac.nz/businessPOSTGRADUATE STUDY CONTINUED
PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Certificate in Postgraduate Diploma in Postgraduate Diploma in
Business Studies Applied Finance Global Business
Duration ½ year F/T, Duration 1 year F/T, Duration 1 year F/T,
1 year P/T 1½ years P/T 1½ years P/T
Campus City Campus City Campus City
Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021 Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021 Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021
Postgraduate Certificate in Master of Applied Finance Master of Global Business
Professional Accounting
Duration 1-1½ years F/T, Duration 1-1½ years F/T,
2-4 years P/T 2-4 years P/T
C
Duration ½ year F/T,
1 year P/T Campus City Campus City
Campus City Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021 Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021
Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Postgraduate Diploma in
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Marketing
Professional Accounting
Duration 1 year F/T, Duration 1 year F/T,
Duration 1 year F/T, 1½ years P/T 1½ years P/T
1½ years P/T Campus City Campus City
Campus City Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021 Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021
Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021
CITY
Master of Business Master of Marketing
Master of Professional Management
CAMPUS
Duration 1-1½ years F/T,
Accounting
Duration 1-1½ years F/T, 2-4 years P/T
Duration 1-1½ years F/T, 2-4 years P/T Campus City The AUT City
3 years P/T Campus City Campus is in the
Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021
Campus City Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021
heart of Auckland
Starts 1 Mar & 26 Oct 2021 and is AUT’s biggest
campus. It’s home to
our architecture, art
and design, business
and economics,
creative technologies,
communications;
“I chose this degree because I had a desire to sharpen my finance-related skills. The engineering,
Master of Applied Finance curriculum at AUT suited me well, as it was based on the computer and
Candidate Body of Knowledge from the CFA programme. This has been very helpful mathematical
as my goal is to become a CFA charterholder. I came to AUT because it’s one of the top
sciences; hospitality,
three universities in New Zealand, and it has been growing very fast. What I’ve enjoyed
most about my studies here is that AUT encourages students to show initiative while languages, law, Māori
providing high-quality guidance for students along the way.” development, science
and social sciences
Ryan Li
programmes.
China
Financial Instruments Valuation Analyst, PwC New Zealand
Master of Applied Finance
42 43C
COMMUNICATION
STUDIES
TOP 200
WORLDWIDE
for communication
and media studies
Ranked in the top 200
worldwide in the QS World
University Subject Rankings
2019, communication
studies at AUT prepares
you for rewarding career
options across many exciting
industries. Our research-active
academic staff are known as
experts in communications State-of-the-art
and media studies, and our radio studio
industry standard facilities
include well-equipped TV
and radio studios, sound and
editing suites and a live news
media centre. Study with us
and you’ll be equipped for the
next evolution on the media
horizon. It’s one of many
reasons why our alumni are
highly-regarded around the
world and regularly win media Cutting-edge
awards. TV studios
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