Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Māori Studies 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

35,600 NZDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Māori Studies will provide you with an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the Māori language, Māori customary lore and the Māori world. This knowledge and understanding may be integrated with other studies or professional areas such as business, education, health, law, management, the media, public administration and social work.


Government ministries, businesses, social agencies and educational institutions in New Zealand recognise the need for employees with such knowledge and skills. Excellent employment prospects await graduates with knowledge of issues affecting Māori and other peoples in New Zealand.


The Māori Studies programme will equip students with a wide range of skills giving graduates:

  • A high level of fluency in the Māori language
  • An understanding of contemporary Māori issues combined with an understanding of, for example, history, cultural expression and environmental concerns
  • An awareness of ethical issues in relation to Māori in the context of past and present practices, and society and culture
  • Skills in intercultural communication
  • Research skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Team work
  • Independent judgement
  • An ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds


Māori Studies encourages you to explore the connectivity between different disciplines so as to enable indigenous communities to determine their own future.


Graduates develop a multidisciplinary, culturally inflected understanding of contemporary Māori concepts and issues, including the use of cooperation rather than competition, listening as well as communicating with others, and respecting differences.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Māori Studies will provide you with an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the Māori language, Māori customary lore and the Māori world. This knowledge and understanding may be integrated with other studies or professional areas such as business, education, health, law, management, the media, public administration and social work.


Government ministries, businesses, social agencies and educational institutions in New Zealand recognise the need for employees with such knowledge and skills. Excellent employment prospects await graduates with knowledge of issues affecting Māori and other peoples in New Zealand.


The Māori Studies programme will equip students with a wide range of skills giving graduates:

  • A high level of fluency in the Māori language
  • An understanding of contemporary Māori issues combined with an understanding of, for example, history, cultural expression and environmental concerns
  • An awareness of ethical issues in relation to Māori in the context of past and present practices, and society and culture
  • Skills in intercultural communication
  • Research skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Team work
  • Independent judgement
  • An ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds


Māori Studies encourages you to explore the connectivity between different disciplines so as to enable indigenous communities to determine their own future.


Graduates develop a multidisciplinary, culturally inflected understanding of contemporary Māori concepts and issues, including the use of cooperation rather than competition, listening as well as communicating with others, and respecting differences.

Admission Requirements

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80+
105+
7+
120+
120+
69.6+
6+
24+
169+
1190+
25+
2.5+
A university entrance qualification is essential for admission to the University of Otago for all types of programmes. You must also be at least 16 years of age by the first day of classes in your period of study and meet English language requirements.

3 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,000 NZD
International
35,600 NZD

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