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M膩ori and Indigenous Studies

T膩 te Ao Taketake

05 October 2023
M膩ori and Indigenous Studies is a broad subject that seeks to understand the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of M膩ori and indigenous peoples.
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Overview


M膩ori and Indigenous聽Studies

Introduction

M膩ori and Indigenous Studies is a broad subject that explores the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of M膩ori 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.

M膩ori and Indigenous聽Studies

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 M膩ori and Indigenous Studies operates as a wh膩nau to help you explore the heritage of Aotearoa.
  • Take this subject as a minor in a wide range of bachelor鈥檚 degrees so you can combine your other subjects with m膩tauranga M膩ori.

M膩ori and Indigenous聽Studies

Courses

M膩ori and Indigenous Studies major

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

100-level

200-level

300-level

You are also encouraged to take courses in Te Reo M膩ori. Up to 45 points can be included in the major.

Those completing a double major in Te Reo M膩ori and M膩ori and Indigenous Studies in the Bachelor of Arts must complete a total of 270 unique points in the two course areas.

M膩ori and Indigenous Studies minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

M膩ori and Indigenous聽Studies

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 USA as they have a strong Indigenous聽presence.

Careers are opening in iwi and other M膩ori 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.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in M膩ori and Indigenous Studies.

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