Advance your career

Do you want to take your career to the next level? If you’re ready to bridge the gap between where you are in your work life and where you want to be, our range of study options can help you get there.

Advance or refresh your skills
A qualification from the University of Auckland gives you the opportunity to build on your experience and achieve your long-term career goals. You’ll be able to progress your career, or re-enter it, by developing your skills and learning from some of the best teachers in the country.

"Previously in my career, I have felt like I was crashing around the place, trying to do something good but not having the skills to critically reflect on what I was doing. This programme has been great in helping me develop the skills and confidence I need to re-enter the workforce.”
Rachel Bruns, Master of Social Work

Learn from your peers as well as academics
The world of work is changing rapidly and we understand how important it is to keep up. Advanced study offers networking and leadership opportunities, as well as the chance to surround yourself with like-minded people who share the same desire to learn new skills. Many postgrad students comment on how much they learn from classmates.

“It was great working with other teacher professionals of similar age and experience who also held leadership positions in their schools... to have discussions about our different approaches and systems to deal with education change.”
Willie Swann, Master of Education

Progress knowledge in your field
Postgrad study is a great opportunity to give back as well. While progressing your career you can also contribute significantly to professional knowledge and practice.

"I decided to work for a year in industry before starting my PhD. One year in industry quickly became six and I realised that there was a huge gap between the high quality research output of institutions and the industrial implementation of those ideas. Pursuing a PhD has allowed me to progress the fundamental understanding of an emerging sector in chemistry, with the goal to directly inform treatment processes for toxic pollutants."
Kapish Gobindlal, PhD in Chemsitry

"My degree set me up with the skills I need to translate robust qualitative research into product solutions, and the wider professional network to enable those solutions to drive change in healthcare delivery."
Larissa Michelsen, Master of Engineering Studies

We have an assortment of pathways that can give your career a jump start and put you on the road to success. Check out our programmes below to find out how you can get ahead.