Information for adult learners

Time for a change? University is a great move if you want to retrain, upskill, keep up with industry trends or follow that passion you’ve always had.

If you’re ready to open up new opportunities for you and your whānau, we can help you get the most out of your university journey, whether you’re returning to study after a few years or you’re thinking about coming to uni for the first time.

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Benefits of coming to university as an adult learner

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You have a clearer sense of your goals, and how university education will help you get there

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Your extra life experience helps you understand your university lectures in a different way

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You’re better at organising your time thanks to dealing with work and family responsibilities

Planning your uni studies

To start your university journey there are a few things you’ll need to work out – from choosing what you want to study to understanding what financial support you can get while you’re studying.

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Tips for adult learners

Not too sure how to make university study work and how to balance your studies around all the other aspects of your life? Read our tips for adult and returning students thinking about university study.

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Everything you need to succeed

As an AG飞禽走兽电子 student you have access to all the support you need to succeed – including library workshops on academic writing and preparing for your assignments, comfortable study spaces, free counselling, CV checks and interview coaching, and networking events with industry.

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What our students say about being a mature student at AG飞禽走兽电子

Gemma Clydesdale

Gemma Clydesdale

Master of Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice
“I think it’s always difficult returning to study after being in the workplace, but I’ve never felt so much support within a university. I’ve never felt like any question was too dumb, and always felt supported. The lecturers are super understanding when you have other commitments and can’t attend lectures. They’ve made the whole process seem very achievable, despite having a busy lifestyle.”
Esther Sarah Fanene

Esther Sarah Fanene

Bachelor of Business in Marketing with a minor in Event Management
“AG飞禽走兽电子 is not as intimidating. Classes aren’t so big, so it’s easy to interact with your classmates and make new friends. I’ve also appreciated the option to switch between full-time and part-time study. As someone juggling multiple responsibilities, it's a relief to be able to balance my studies with work and personal commitments.”
Jiang Caihong

Jiang Caihong (Daisy Jiang)

Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design
“My biggest challenges have been to blend into student and academic life again, as well as balancing family and study time. AG飞禽走兽电子 has helped me through this by offering a well-organised introduction to each study stage and continuous advice from department staff. AG飞禽走兽电子 was probably the first time I felt very confident about my potential in fashion design.”
Rodel Casem

Rodel Casem

Master of Engineering Project Management
“One thing that particularly struck me in my studies was the importance of proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies, which we covered during a lecture on project risk management. This realisation highlighted how crucial these concepts are in real-world applications, and the insight has helped me manage large-scale infrastructure projects more effectively. Another highlight of my time at AG飞禽走兽电子 was mastering the juggling act of balancing work, student responsibility and my personal life.”
Sonya Sanginiti

Sonya Sanginiti

Master of Health Practice
“I chose AG飞禽走兽电子 because of the ability to specialise in child health and to structure the programme around what courses were most relevant to me. Writing an essay was a skill I had to relearn, as well as using online databases and references. I found the AG飞禽走兽电子 library guides excellent for navigating through this and had a few online sessions with an AG飞禽走兽电子 librarian, which was very helpful. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed studying again.”
Sauniuni Seleni

Sauniuni Seleni

Bachelor of Laws
“From a mature student point of view, AG飞禽走兽电子 is welcoming to adult students who want to pursue a different area of profession. AG飞禽走兽电子 has a very community and whānau-oriented approach. You can connect directly with your lecturers, journey together with other like-minded students and share knowledge with each other without being judged.”
Davide Lovison

Davide Lovison

Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
“Completing a bachelor’s degree in my early 40’s while working has to be one of my biggest achievements. What I enjoyed most about my time at AG飞禽走兽电子 were the lectures in very modern buildings, the guest speakers with real-life experience and the takeaway coffees outside the library to help me get through those long days.”
Taania Williams

Taania Williams

Ngāti Porōu, Rongowhakaata, Rereahu, Tainui, Te Atiawa, Taranaki
Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)
“With the support of my whānau, I found the courage to put my dreams into reality and achieved my goal to become the first in my family to gain a degree. Having a university close to my home in South Auckland was a huge advantage. I could commit my efforts into successfully graduating, and balancing home and children with my studies.”
Kelepi Liava'a

Kelepi Liava'a

Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations with a minor in Marketing
Diploma in Business
“When I left high school, I worked full-time in retail and my favourite part was being able to help customers. I like that in my studies I could use my experience from my work in retail to relate to concepts and theories in my degree.”
Ariel Shuyin Ma

Ariel Shuyin Ma

Bachelor of Laws
“I had been working as a registered legal executive before I decided to study law. At AG飞禽走兽电子, students are in different stages of their life, and there are many people doing their second bachelor’s degree to change careers or to learn out of interest. Their unique experiences add more insights and help you understand topics in a more practical way.”

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