Master of Literature major in Māori Studies

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.

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).

MLitt - Master of Literature

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.

Complete 120 points for either of the following:

120 points for all Thesis (Full-Time) , or
120 points for Thesis (Part-Time)

Thesis (Full-Time)

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

MAORI 798A - MLitt Thesis in Maori Studies (60 points)

MAORI 798B - MLitt Thesis in Maori Studies (60 points)

Thesis (Part-Time)

Complete 120 points comprising:

One of the following:
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester , or
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 2 Semesters , and
One of the following:
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester , or
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 2 Semesters

Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

MAORI 799 - Thesis in Maori Studies part-time (60 points)

Thesis (Part-Time) - 2 Semesters

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

MAORI 799A - Thesis in Maori Studies part-time (30 points)

MAORI 799B - Thesis in Maori Studies part-time (30 points)

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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