Course details

Summary

The Victoria Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world. Explore your passions and discover what drives you through our wide range of subject areas.

The Victoria BA will teach you how to think, not what to think. You'll turn ideas over and look at them from several angles. Learn to argue your point of view and be prepared for it to change. You'll study in an inspiring environment with highly qualified lecturers who will help you develop a broad and disciplined intellect, so you can be successful in whatever career you choose.

Te Reo 毛利

Extend your knowledge and use of the 毛利 language. You’ll engage in basic conversations on everyday topics to develop confidence in speaking and listening to te reo 毛利. Improve your skills in reading and writing and gain a deep understanding of the formal practices of the language. Learn to communicate confidently in te reo 毛利 while gaining a solid understanding of the rich culture, history and traditions of 毛利 in Aotearoa.

Course structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BA
• A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level and
• At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level
• Of the 180 points, at least 75 points must be at 300 level
• Of the 75 points, up to 15 may come from courses listed for another degree when they are taken to satisfy the requirements of an additional major subject from another degree
• Of the 180 points, at least 75 must be from courses listed for the BA

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Four courses at 100 level:

• Te Timatanga/Introduction to Maori Language (MAOR 101)
• Te Arumanga/Elementary Maori Language (MAOR 102)
• Wana te Wanawana/Maori Language 1A (MAOR 111)
• Wanawana te Tu / Maori Language 1B (MAOR 112)
• Tu Te Wana Wana/Maori Language 2A (MAOR 211) and Tu Tu Te Wana/Maori Language 2B (MAOR 221)

Three courses at 300 level:

• Tiri Te Wana Wana/Maori Language 3 (MAOR 311)
• Te Reo Karanga, Te Reo Whaikorero/The Language of Karanga and Whaikorero (MAOR 321)
• Te Tahu o te Reo/Topics in the Structure of Maori Language (MAOR 322)

Future-proof your career

The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.

Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives, and skills in research and analysis can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.

Entry criteria

University Entrance, or to meet the requirements of another admission type.

English Language requirements:

• IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5; or
• TOEFL 80 on the internet-based test; or
• A minimum of three ratings of 4 and one rating of 3 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test; or
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50).