Professional Studies (Mathematics Education)
University of AucklandProgram Overview
The Professional Studies (Mathematics Education) at University of Auckland is a MProfStuds programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Studies (Mathematics Education) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 22,732 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Studies (Mathematics Education) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Skills in Mathematics Education
- Mathematics Curriculum
- Theoretical Issues in Mathematics Education
- Socio-political Issues in Mathematics Education
- Technology and Mathematics Education
- Special Topics in Mathematics Education 1
- Special Topics in Mathematics Education 2
- Special Topics in Mathematics Education 3
- Special Topics in Mathematics Education 4
- Special Topics in Mathematics Education 5
- Teaching and Learning in Algebra
- Logic and Set Theory
- Number Theory
- Graph Theory and Combinatorics
- Group Theory
- Representations and Structure of Algebras and Groups
- Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
- Measure Theory and Integration
- Functional Analysis
- Analysis on Manifolds and Differential Geometry
- Complex Analysis
- DIssertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students will require either:
- a Bachelors degree
- a Bachelors (Honours) degree
- a professional teaching qualification recognised as equivalent to one years advanced study
- at least three years post-qualification teaching involving mathematics
- any prerequisites for the courses in the subject area in which they wish to enrol (at least one 200-level mathematics or statistics content paper)
- Entry is with the approval of the Director of the programme.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar) in a field relevant to your chosen specialisation.
You will typically require a GPE of 5.0.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,732 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,732 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Auckland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
