The Faculty of Education is uniquely placed in the capital city to offer exceptional research-led teaching and learning.
The Faculty of Education offers challenging and thought-provoking programmes to encourage students to put their studies into practice. We equip our students with the knowledge to critically and creatively carve their own path in the world of education.

Education
Education has the power to shape every aspect of our future. Discover how humans learn and explore how societies develop systems of education.
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- Education
- Education for the Environment
- Restorative Justice Practice

Educational Psychology
Explore how children and young people learn and develop. Gain the tools and knowledge to help them grow as students and as members of society.
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- Educational Psychology
- Educational Psychology

Teacher Education
Learn to light a fire inside a student and nurture a lifelong desire to learn with a teaching qualification from Victoria University of Wellington.
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- Early Childhood Teacher Education
- Primary Teacher Education
- Secondary Teacher Education
Annual lecture—Into the light
Watch the Faculty's annual lecture, about stories from the Education Art and Ceramics collections. The 2024 lecture is presented by Lisa Terreni.
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Apply for summer research scholarships
Summer research scholarships offer a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in research over the summer trimester.
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Teacher Education
The Graduate Diploma of Teaching prepares people to become the next generation of teachers in Aotearoa.

Master of Education
Take your degree and experience to the next level and become an expert in your area of interest in education with a Master of Education.

Battling bullying — Capital Thinking, Globally Minded
Professor Vanessa Green is researching the best ways to deal with bullying and to prevent it from happening.