Pacific Studies

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts

Overview

Note: The minor in Pacific Studies is currently not open to new enrolments at undergraduate level, however you can still include Pacific Studies courses in your degree studies.

There are many unique cultures that make up the Pacific region – a community of explorers with strong traditions and identity.

You will navigate through the history of the Pacific Ocean, and beyond into modern day issues of politics, climate change, and economic relations between the islands, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

What will my study involve?

Learn about the history of the Pacific, the unique cultures that make up the region, and the politics of its surrounding nations.
Examine Pasifika artefacts with UC’s Te Puna Rakahau o Macmillan Brown | Macmillan Brown Library, containing original works dating from the 18th century including art, literature, and photographs.

Courses

See all Pacific Studies courses

Note: The minor in Pacific Studies is currently not open to new enrolments, however you can still include Pacific Studies courses in your degree studies.

Career opportunities

The Pacific region is continuing to grow its international participation and cultural influence, in a time known as ‘the century of the Pacific’. Aotearoa has strengthening connections with the Pacific islands and our political and multicultural identity is also changing as a result, so there are many different careers this study can lead you to.

Some career pathways could include:

Community development
International relations
Archive curation and conservation
Education.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.

'It's going to make a big difference to my future...'

Fa'amele Tuipulotu

Education, Pacific Studies

Contact us

Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies

Phone +64 3 369 3377
Email artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz

Location
Level 3, Psychology building – see campus maps

Postal address
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

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