Postgraduate programmes
The School of Indigenous Graduate Studies is focused on quality teaching, research priorities and graduate programmes, masters and doctoral degrees.
The School of Indigenous Graduate Studies started in June 2008 to provide high-quality programmes that support teaching and learning experiences for students.
The unique aspects of the faculty include:
- A PhD programme in four discipline areas.
- A Professional Doctorate programme consisting of two degrees – Doctor of Māori Development and Advancement and Doctor of Indigenous Development and Advancement.
- Two Masters programmes consisting of – Master of Māori Studies and Master of Indigenous Studies;
- A Doctoral committee with experienced national and international PhD supervisors.
The graduate programmes provide a nurturing environment for staff and students to support and mentor each other. They explore the unique way in which whānau experiences and kaupapa Māori pedagogy draw from the works and inspirations of indigenous peoples.
The School of Indigenous Graduate Studies is focused on quality teaching.
Programmes offered by School of Indigenous Graduate Studies
Professional doctorate degrees
Doctor of Māori Development and Advancement and the Doctor of Indigenous Development and Advancement are designed specifically for students in professional areas. These are degrees that consider the working experiences of its student body and encourages them to consider how their research can contribute to the tribal, community and indigenous organisations within which they are located.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Degrees are the highest supervised degree offered by Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. The PhD is awarded for a thesis that demonstrates a candidate’s ability to carry out independent research and analysis at an advanced level of study in a particular discipline and/or field.
Master's degrees
The master’s degrees provide a friendly and supportive learning environment for students through the (mostly) noho delivery model. After completing a minimum of four papers either part time or full time, students opt for either a dissertation or thesis.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Mental Health and Addiction Counselling
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Mental Health and Addiction Counselling (Level 8) is a new and innovative programme designed to support the development of the mental health workforce within whānau, hapū and iwi, and other communities and industries.
Postgraduate Diploma in Māori Performing Arts
An opportunity for undergraduates with Māori performing competencies and emergent research to a pathway of applied studies at postgraduate level
Academic and enrolment contacts
Enrolment Administration
Student Information Management Team
- Phone: 0508 92 62 64 or +64 7 306 3285 ext Fax: +64 7 307 1475
- Email: enquiries@wananga.ac.nz
School of Indigenous Graduate Studies
Head of School - Professor Mera Penehira & International Programme Co-ordinator
- Email: Mera.Penehira@wananga.ac.nz