Course details

Summary

Empower yourself with the skills and knowledge to benefit tangata whenua and other indigenous peoples around the world.

Programme overview

This taught programme combines the innovations emerging from the world of indigenous research with a critical analysis of the political, cultural, economic and methodological issues that indigenous peoples deal with in their struggle for self-determination (tino rangatiratanga).

The programme is underpinned by indigenous worldviews. It gives you the opportunity for intellectual engagement, learning and research that contributes to new insights and approaches to indigenous issues and research.

You will have the opportunity to study widely in relevant areas right across the University.

Programme structure

The MIndigSt is a 180-point or 120-point taught masters degree, depending on what level of study you have already completed.

In a taught masters we guide you through each of the processes of a masters degree: theory, methodology, ethics, literature reviews, critical analysis and comparative research.

Taught (180 point)

Enter from an undergraduate qualification

Three semesters full-time or up to twelve semesters part-time

Two core courses in indigenous theories and rangatiratanga (60 points)

Dissertation (45 points)

Elective courses in Art History; Development Studies; Education; Environmental Management; Geography; Indigenous Studies; Law Public; 毛利 Studies; 毛利 Health; Media, Film and Television; Pacific Studies; Politics and International Relations; Sociology or Spanish (75 points)

You may be able to take up to 30 points in other subjects

Taught (120 point)

Enter from a postgraduate qualification

Two semesters full-time or up to eight semesters part-time

One core course in indigenous theories (30 points)

Dissertation (45 points)

Elective courses in Art History; Development Studies; Education; Environmental Management; Geography; Indigenous Studies; Law Public; 毛利 Studies; 毛利 Health; Media, Film and Television; Pacific Studies; Politics and International Relations; Sociology or Spanish (45 points)

You may be able to take up to 30 points in other subjects

Where could this programme take you?

You can develop the potential to become a leader within, on behalf of, or outside your community. You can gain the skills for a career in local or national government, community leadership, policy and law, research, iwi, tribal and political advisement, cultural representation, teaching, resource management and more.

Jobs related to this programme

• Cultural liaison adviser
• Environmental adviser
• Human resources consultant
• Human rights analyst
• Iwi consultant
• Media relations and production adviser
• Policy analyst
• Social impact adviser

Further study options

• Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

Taught 120 points: You need to have completed a postgraduate qualification, following an undergraduate degree, from a recognised university (or similar institution) in a relevant subject with a GPE of 5.0.

Taught 180 points: You need to have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or similar institution) in a relevant subject with a GPE of 5.0.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.