Program Overview

Doctoral Study in Mathematics Education

The University of Auckland's Faculty of Science offers a doctoral program in Mathematics Education, providing students with the opportunity to work with leading researchers and access high-quality laboratory and field research facilities.

Why Study with Us?

New Zealand's leading and largest Faculty of Science brings together 10 diverse schools and departments to provide teaching and research opportunities of outstanding quality. Our doctoral students benefit from the faculty's connections with international universities and industry.

Research Opportunities

We welcome PhD proposals in areas including:

• Meaningful learning in mathematics
• Mathematics lecturing and teaching
• Design of mathematical resources
• Emerging research knowledge in mathematics education

Our People

Many of our knowledgeable scientists are major contributors in their field. Students can find a supervisor and search for relevant topics.

Research Topics

A selection of past and present research topics includes:

• Exploring new modes of teaching and learning in a university environment
• Non-routine problem solving to improve graduate attributes such as creativity and innovative thinking
• Professional development of mathematics teachers
• Mastering fundamental mathematical concepts and processes
• Communicating mathematically in online forums
• Teaching, learning, and doing university mathematics
• Mathematical task design
• Mathematical thinking and creativity

Scholarships and Awards

The University of Auckland offers doctoral scholarships. Students can search the database for available scholarships.

Doctoral Programmes

The Doctor of Philosophy is a doctoral program offered in Mathematics Education.

Related Links

Related fields of study include:

• Science
• Department of Mathematics
• Doctoral study in STEM Education