Program 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.

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.

Courses

Māori and Indigenous Studies Major

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

• 100-level: Two courses chosen from the options
• 200-level: Two 200-level MAOR courses, one 200 or 300-level MAOR course
• 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.

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

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 the 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:

• Policy analysis and advisory
• Community development
• Curator and collection management
• Training and professional development

Qualifications

• Certificate in Arts
• Diploma in Arts
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts (Specialisations)
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
• Bachelor of Health
• Bachelor of Product Design
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
• Bachelor of Sport
• Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership

Related Subjects

Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC's range of study options can let you study what you want to.

• Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Partnerships: Work with indigenous communities towards achieving sustainability and wellbeing for all.