Maori and Indigenous Studies

The Master of Māori and Indigenous Studies (MMaor) prepares graduates for a professional career in this area. It provides advanced knowledge of the subject, and an introduction to research and research-based knowledge, emphasising critical thinking.

The MMaor consists of four Māori and Indigenous Studies courses followed by further coursework and research papers or a dissertation.

Qualification structure and duration

Students will normally complete at least four courses before enrolling for a Research Dissertation.

Duration

Two to three years full-time or up to six years part-time.

Subjects and courses

The course of study for the MMaor degree comprises one of the following:

• MAOR401 Te Matakahi: Indigenous Critical Theory
• MAOR402 Nga Take: Nga Tohetohe
• MAOR403 Korero Nehera: Ancient History of the Māori

and either:

• four other courses chosen from MAOR401–480 and one Major Research Dissertation (MAOR590 Rangahau - Major Research Dissertation), or
• five other courses chosen from MAOR402–480 and one Minor Research Dissertation (MAOR591 Rangahau - Minor Research Dissertation), or
• five other courses chosen from MAOR402–480 and two Research Papers (MAOR592 Rangahau - Research Paper and MAOR593 Rangahau - Research Paper).

Normally the minimum requirement is a three-year bachelor’s degree from a New Zealand university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent.

If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard.

Qualification specific requirements

Candidates wishing to enrol in the MMaor must have either:

• qualified for a bachelor's degree with a major in Te Reo Māori or Māori and Indigenous Studies or a related subject, with at least a B+ average in 60 points at 300-level; or
• qualified for a bachelor's degree and have completed a Graduate Diploma in Arts in either Te Reo Māori or Māori and Indigenous Studies with at least a B+ average in 60 points at 300-level; or
• qualified for a bachelor's degree and demonstrated a substantial level of professional experience in Te Reo Māori or Māori and Indigenous Studies
• completed the four courses for the Postgraduate Diploma in Māori and Indigenous Studies with Merit or Distinction.