Postgraduate study in Māori Studies
What you can study in Māori Studies
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Master of Arts in Māori Studies
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Māori Studies with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.
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.
180-point (18-month) MA
A BA 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 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points 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.
Structuring your specialisation in Māori Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Māori Studies
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2024 BA(Hons) schedule for Māori Studies
Master of Arts in Māori Studies
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Courses
Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Māori Studies:
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.
If you would like to find out more about studying Māori Studies, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.