Overview

Māori and Indigenous Studies

Introduction

Māori and Indigenous Studies is a broad subject that explores the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of Māori and Indigenous peoples, and their economic, political, and social experiences.

These studies are increasingly seen as central to biculturalism in Aotearoa as well as in our global multicultural society.

Māori and Indigenous Studies

What will my study involve?

Study a range of historical and contemporary issues that Indigenous people face such as their relationship to science and politics, public services, and material culture.
Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies operates as a whānau to help you explore the heritage of Aotearoa.
Take this subject as a minor in a wide range of bachelor’s degrees so you can combine your other subjects with mātauranga Māori.

Māori and Indigenous Studies

Courses

See all Māori and Indigenous Studies courses

Māori and Indigenous Studies major

For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:

100-level

Two courses chosen from these options

200-level

Three 200-level MAOR courses

300-level

Two 300-level MAOR courses

You are also encouraged to take courses in Te Reo Māori. Up to 45 points can be included in the major.

Those completing a double major in Te Reo Māori and Māori and Indigenous Studies in the Bachelor of Arts must complete a total of 270 unique points in the two course areas.

Māori and Indigenous Studies minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

75 points in 100 to 300-level MAOR courses, with at least 45 points above 100-level

Māori and Indigenous Studies

Career opportunities

Learning perspectives and history from Indigenous peoples is an important and rewarding skill to have, and is often looked for in employees, particularly in countries like Aotearoa and USA as they have a strong Indigenous presence.

Careers are opening in iwi and other Māori organisations, public health, research, teaching, government organisations, and the wider community.

Career pathways could include: