Māori Studies will enable you to develop a rich appreciation and knowledge of Māori language and culture.
You can choose from different aspects of Māori Studies to suit your interests and career goals. Study opportunities include Māori language, Māori and the media, material culture, history, development, politics, and Māori performing arts (kapa haka).
As a postgraduate student you can study Māori language and literature, material culture, society and culture, politics, media and Māori development.Māori Studies staff have an exceptional record of research and publication. You will benefit from that legacy in our research-based teaching programmes and can contribute to it by your own work.Our students and staff actively contribute to Māori development by advancing Māori knowledge. We have a strong commitment to serving Māori communities.
Māori Studies can prepare you for a career in teaching, translation, research, media, iwi development, central and local government. You could work as an iwi adviser or administrator, consultant or policy analyst.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Māori StudiesA BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Māori Studies or approval of the Head of School or nominee. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, Art History, Dance, Education, English, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Language Teaching, Linguistics, Music, Pacific Studies, Sociology, Translation Studies.
Complete 120 points for either of the following:
Complete 120 points comprising: