Arts and Education
Arts and Education
Turn your passion for people, stories and society into a meaningful career
The innovative Te Pūtahi Mātauranga, Faculty of Arts and Education combines the strengths of Arts, Education, Social Work, and Creative Arts, offering you a unique opportunity to explore, create, and shape the future.
More than ever, the world needs creative, critical and compassionate thinkers. Our programmes prepare you to become tomorrow’s influencers, communicators, educators, artists and leaders. Our commitment to excellence ensures you’ll receive a world-class education. You’ll graduate with the confidence, skills and vision to make a positive impact on the world.
Faculty highlights
9 subjects in the world Top 100
The Faculty of Arts and Education is New Zealand's leading centre for humanities, social sciences, indigenous studies, education and creative arts. We are home to 9 subjects that feature in the Top 100 according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Building 201
Our award winning green building is home to the faculty. You’ll find modern learning spaces to learn, connect, collaborate and study.
Student and alumni stories
Chandni, India
Chand holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Psychology. Today, she is a prominent business owner here in Auckland.
Guy, UK
Guy is studying towards a Master of Global Studies and hopes to pursue a career in international development and peacebuilding, focusing on grassroots initiatives in conflict zones.
Chi, Vietnam
Chi was drawn to the interdisciplinary nature of a conjoint in Bachelor of Global Studies and Bachelor of Commerce. She aims to pursue a career in international trade and development.
Fredrick, Fiji
Fredrick is shaping his future career and pursuing his interests with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Anthropology and Classical Studies & Ancient History.
Dilani, Sri Lanka
An experienced developmental social worker, Dilani is expanding her skill set with a Master of Social and Community Leadership.
Christine, China
A Bachelor of Education (TESOL) student, Christine started studies in her home country of China and transferred to the University of Auckland under a Transnational Education (TNE) Dual Bachelors programme.
Meet Jeongmin, South Korea
Wanting to step away from her comfort zone and experience life in a foreign country, Jeongmin moved from South Korea to pursue a Bachelor of Music.
Meet Jeongmin, South Korea
Wanting to step away from her comfort zone and experience life in a foreign country, Jeongmin moved from South Korea to pursue a Bachelor of Music.
Programmes
Undergraduate programmes - 10 programmes
Postgraduate programmes - 27 programmes
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