Programme Overview
Level of Study: 9
The Master of Māori Studies degree is designed to contribute toward the development of a high standard of Māori scholarship and knowledge. It is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses political, cultural and social fields of study, enabling students to explore Māori perspectives, knowledge and pedagogies relating to a number of theoretical frameworks that are uniquely Māori, while also exploring Western and other indigenous frameworks.
| Duration: |
36 weeks |
| Location: |
Whakatāne, Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Tai Tokerau, Tauranga, Wellington |
| Start Date: |
27/02/2012 |
| Finish Date: |
09/12/2012 |
| 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 a.iii, a further 30 credits from IHI806. |
| Delivery Mode: |
Noho marae |
| 2012 Estimated Annual Fees: |
$1279 per paper, $2963 thesis, $2408 dissertation |
| N.B. You will be required to contribute toward the cost of study. The fee above is based on the 2011 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 |
| Additional Qualifications: |
Admission to the Master of Māori Studies will be subject to the approval of the Head of School, Graduate Studies through an application process.
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 Māori Studies or;
- have applied to the Head of School, Graduate Studies and have been accepted into the Master of Māori 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 Māori 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
- Māori Studies
- Education
- Indigenous Studies
- Environment Studies
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| Additional Information: |
PAPERS (Compulsory)
- IHI803 Research Methods and Methodologies
OPTIONAL (papers have a credit value of 30)
- MAO811 Te Reo o ngā Tohunga
- MAO814 Waka Studies
- MAO815 Mātauranga Māori
- AKO813 Education Policy and the State
- TAI801 Fisheries Management
- TAI805 Freshwater Use and Management
- TAI810 Māori Land Use (not offered in 2012)
- TAI813 Treaty and Environmental Law and Policy in NZ (not offered in 2012)
- IHI808 Kaitiakitanga
- IHI812 Mana Wahine Leadership
RESEARCH COMPONENTS
- IHI801 Research Project (30 credits)
- IHI802 Dissertation (60 credits)
- IHI806 Selected Topic (30 credits) (subject to HoS approval)
- MAO800 Master of Māori 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 2012 |
| Information Booklet |
To download booklet in PDF click here |
| International Propectus |
To download document in PDF click here |
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