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1st
in New Zealand*
*QS World University Rankings 2025
48th
in the World**
**Digital Leaders in Higher Education 2025 Global Ranking
7,400
professionals have studied
an online course since 2020
81
different nationalities
studying online in 2025
At Waipapa Taumata Rau | the University of Auckland, the Faculty of Education and Social Work offers flexible and part-time online degrees and courses through UoA Online, empowering working professionals to become innovative educators while balancing other commitments.
We are ranked 37th in the world for education, and our online degrees and courses focus on educational equity, inclusive environments, leadership, and future-focused learning, equipping graduates to lead in roles such as educational leaders, policy advisors, curriculum developers, and advanced classroom practitioners.
We foster a culture of collaboration, digital literacy, and evidence-based teaching practices, ensuring graduates are prepared to lead in diverse educational settings and contribute to better educational outcomes and positive mental health and well-being in schools within the evolving landscape of modern education.
At Waipapa Taumata Rau | the University of Auckland, the Faculty of Education and Social Work offers flexible and part-time online degrees and courses through UoA Online, empowering working professionals to become innovative educators while balancing other commitments.
We are ranked 37th in the world for education, and our online degrees and courses focus on educational equity, inclusive environments, leadership, and future-focused learning, equipping graduates to lead in roles such as educational leaders, policy advisors, curriculum developers, and advanced classroom practitioners.
We foster a culture of collaboration, digital literacy, and evidence-based teaching practices, ensuring graduates are prepared to lead in diverse educational settings and contribute to better educational outcomes and positive mental health and well-being in schools within the evolving landscape of modern education.
ONLINE EDUCATION COURSES AND DEGREES
Postgraduate
Master of Educational Leadership
Duration: 2 years part-time study
Start Dates: 2 March and 20 July, 2026
Postgraduate
Master of Education in Early Childhood
Duration: 3 years part-time study
Start Dates: 2 March and 20 July, 2026
Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Duration: 1.5 years part-time study
Start Dates: 2 March and 6 July, 2026
Online Course
Mental Health & Wellbeing in Schools
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Dates: 2 March and 20 July, 2026
Online Course
The New Science of Mind and Brain
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Dates: 13 April, 6 July, 28 Sep 2026