Faculty of Arts
Undergraduate study
You can choose from different Māori Studies courses to suit your interests and career goals. You can study Māori language, Māori and the media, material culture, history, politics and Māori performing arts (kapa haka).
You can study Māori Studies as:
- a BA major or minor subject
- elective courses in the BA
- a subject within the Certificate in Arts.
You can also study Māori Studies for the Diploma in Languages or Certificate in Languages.
Find out more about these undergraduate programmes.
There are two Stage I courses in Māori if you have little or no knowledge of the language (Māori 101 Introduction to Written Māori and Māori 103 Introduction to Spoken Māori). If you are fluent in Māori or have studied it for at least three years at school, you may be able to begin with more advanced language courses.
When planning a major or minor in Māori Studies it is important to create strengths in particular subject areas,(e.g. anthropology, language and literature, history, politics) from the diverse range required to complete your BA degree.
There is a progression from Stage I courses to courses at a higher level. Prerequisites for advanced courses are listed under the description for each course.
You can also study Māori for the Diploma in Languages or the Certificate in Languages.
Requirements for a BA major and minor
For a single major you must pass at least 135 points, including at least 60 points above Stage II.
For a double major you must pass at least 120 points in each of two majors, including at least 45 points above Stage II in each major.
For a BA minor you must pass at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.
University regulations for the Bachelor of Arts
Requirements for a major or minor in Māori Studies
You must choose your courses from those listed in the BA schedule for Māori Studies. You must also meet any specific requirements indicated in the schedule.
2012 BA schedule for Māori Studies
For help with degree planning
