Māori and Indigenous Studies is a broad subject that seeks to understand the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of Māori and indigenous peoples.
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.
For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
300-level
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.
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:
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:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Māori and Indigenous Studies.
