Course details

Summary

Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field.

In a research masters you can contribute to the existing knowledge in your field by defining and managing a research project alongside some of New Zealand’s leading scholars.

In a taught masters you can deepen your knowledge in small classes with these leading scholars and complete a smaller research project such as a dissertation.

Maori Studies

Maori Studies will enable you to develop a rich appreciation and knowledge of Maori language and culture.

As a postgraduate student you can study 毛利 language and literature, material culture, society and culture, politics, media and 毛利 development. 毛利 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 毛利 development by advancing 毛利 knowledge. We have a strong commitment to serving 毛利 communities.

Maori Studies and your career

A postgraduate degree in 毛利 Studies can equip you for many kinds of careers. Career possibilities include positions in government (local and national), television, journalism, teaching, academia, libraries, corporations, iwi authorities, business, museums and the arts.

Required course of study

120-point (one-year) MA

The 120-point MA requires one year of full-time study, with admission from a BA(Hons) or PGDipArts. It is available as either a research or taught masters.

240-point (two-year) MA

The 240-point MA requires two consecutive years of full-time study, with admission from a BA or approved equivalent qualification. It is available as either a research or taught masters.

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Arts Other Subjects: Ancient History, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Art History, Asian Studies, Chinese, Criminology, Development Studies, Drama, Economics, Education, Employment Relations and Organization Studies, English, French, Gender Studies, Geography, German, Greek, History, Italian, Japanese, Languages and Literature, Latin, Linguistics, Logic and Computation, Mathematics, Media, Film and Television, Museums and Cultural Heritage, Music, 毛利 Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Screen Production, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Translation Studies.

Entry criteria

Admission for 120-point (1 year) programme: applicants must have completed a BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in 毛利 Studies with an average grade of B or higher. Admission for 240-point (2 years) programme: applicants must have completed a BA with a major in Maori Studies or approval of the Head of School or nominee. They must have an average grade of B or higher in at least 45 points above Stage II in the major.

English language requirements: