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Introduction to Majors

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

Subject Overview

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).

Main Programme

Knowledge and Skills

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.

Potential Careers

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.

Other information

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Māori Studies
A 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.

Schedule Notes

Prerequisite: A major in Māori Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee

Plan Schedule / Plan Rules

Complete 120 points for either of the following:

  • 120 points for Dissertation Option, or
  • 120 points for Research Project Option

Dissertation Option

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 75 points from Elective Courses, and
  • Either:
  • 45 points for all Dissertation - 1 Semester, or
  • 45 points for all Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 75 points from the following:

Dissertation - 1 Semester

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

Research Project Option

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 90 points from Elective Courses, and
  • Either:
  • 30 points for all Research Project - 1 Semester, or
  • 30 points for all Research Project - 2 Semesters

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 90 points from the following:

Research Project - 1 Semester

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Research Project - 2 Semesters

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Disclaimer

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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