Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Pacific Islands Studies 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

35,600 NZDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Pacific Studies is a unique, multidisciplinary programme that examines contemporary issues of importance to Pacific peoples, including New Zealanders, within their broad cultural context.


The course covers the geographical area contained within the Polynesian Triangle defined by Hawai'i, Rapa Nui, and Aotearoa as well as the islands of Melanesia and Micronesia. The focus of the programme affirms New Zealand's location within the Pacific and its acknowledged political, intellectual and diplomatic links in the area.


Whether you want to promote the interests of Pacific Island peoples locally or around the world, a major in Pacific Studies will help you achieve this.


In this programme of study you will learn the value of indigenous knowledge, and how it can be preserved, transferred and adapted to suit the needs of modern indigenous communities.


These communities exist in a constantly changing environment. Being able to track the effect of these changes provides insights into how to formulate better, relevant and more inclusive policies and plans for future development.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Pacific Studies is a unique, multidisciplinary programme that examines contemporary issues of importance to Pacific peoples, including New Zealanders, within their broad cultural context.


The course covers the geographical area contained within the Polynesian Triangle defined by Hawai'i, Rapa Nui, and Aotearoa as well as the islands of Melanesia and Micronesia. The focus of the programme affirms New Zealand's location within the Pacific and its acknowledged political, intellectual and diplomatic links in the area.


Whether you want to promote the interests of Pacific Island peoples locally or around the world, a major in Pacific Studies will help you achieve this.


In this programme of study you will learn the value of indigenous knowledge, and how it can be preserved, transferred and adapted to suit the needs of modern indigenous communities.


These communities exist in a constantly changing environment. Being able to track the effect of these changes provides insights into how to formulate better, relevant and more inclusive policies and plans for future development.

Admission Requirements

80+
7+
25+
120+
50+
105+
6+
69.6+
2.5+
1190+
24+
169+
120+
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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