Programme Overview
Level of Study: 9
Indigenous Studies is an important area of international scholarship that reflects the increasingly significant and diverse roles that indigenous people play at both national and international levels of world affairs. In recognising those roles, the Master of Indigenous Studies degree explores, across a range of papers, theoretical frameworks for educational, economic, social and political contexts, their practical applications in specific indigenous communities and their impact on indigenous peoples across a range of historical and contemporary arenas.
| Duration: |
36 weeks |
| Location: |
Whakatāne, Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Start Date: |
25/02/2013 |
| Finish Date: |
08/12/2013 |
| Intake Details: |
A candidate shall follow for not less than two calendar years (and no more than 6 part-time years) a course of study comprising either:
- four papers (120 credits) and a thesis (120 credits); OR
- six papers (180 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits); OR
- seven papers (210 credits) and a research project (30 credits)
including 30 credits from IHI803 and in the case of (3), a further 30 credits from IHI806. |
| Delivery Mode: |
Noho marae |
| 2013 Annual Fee: |
$1226 per paper, $2978 thesis, $2452 dissertation |
| N.B. You will be required to contribute toward the cost of study. The fee above is based on the 2013 domestic fees schedule. While the fees are indicative, you can expect that final tuition fees will not exceed the amount shown. |
Entry Details
| Entry is open to applicants who meet the following requirements: |
| Minimum Qualification: |
An Undergraduate Qualification with a B+ average |
| Additional Qualifications: |
(a) Admission to the Master of Indigenous Studies will be subject to the approval of the Head of School, Graduate Studies through an application process.
(b) Before enrolling, a candidate shall:
- have qualified with a relevant Bachelor degree or Bachelor of Honours;
- have been granted admission ad eundem statum (admission with equivalent status) as entitled to proceed to a Master of Indigenous Studies or;
- have applied to the Head of School, Indigenous Graduate Studies and have been accepted into the Master of Indigenous Studies programme.
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Special Entry Requirements: |
In terms of regulation (b), the normally accepted minimum level for entry to the Master of Indigenous Studies is a B+ average.
Upon application, the Head of School will consider the admission of candidates with less than a B+ average to the Graduate Certificate, by considering the academic potential of candidates, the publication record or other relevant factors such as experience and time factors.
N.B. An interview may be required |
| Career Oportunities: |
- Researcher
- Iwi authorities
- Social services
- Academia
- Health
- Indigenous organisations
- Law
- Fisheries
- Libraries
- Teaching/lecturer
- Journalism
- Museums and the arts
- Business
- Government (local and national)
- Broadcasting/television/radio
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| Further Study: |
Doctor of Philosophy in:
- Māori Studies
- Indigenous Studies
- Environment Studies
- Education
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| Additional Information: |
PAPERS (Compulsory)
- IHI803 Research Methods and Methodologies
OPTIONAL (papers have a credit value of 30)
- IND802 Critical Theory in Indigenous Studies
- IND803 Inter-relationships within the Pacific Rim
- IND804 International Politics for Indigenous Peoples
- IHI808 Kaitiakitanga
- IHI812 Mana Wahine Leadership
- AKO816 Critical Education Pedagogies
RESEARCH COMPONENTS
- IHI801 Research Project (30 credits)
- IHI802 Dissertation (60 credits)
- IHI806 Selected Topics (30 credits)
- IND800 Master of Indigenous Studies Thesis (120 credits)
N.B. Not all papers are offered each year. Please check with the School of Indigenous Graduate Studies to confirm which papers are offered in 2013 |
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