64 Master's in Area & Cultural Studies in Oceania

The Indigenous Studies programme at the University of Otago explores the cultures, histories, and knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples. This flexible degree is available as a full-time or part-time programme, offering students a deep understanding of identity, sovereignty, and social justice in a global context.

How do you give your career an edge in an increasingly globalised world? You become an expert in globalisation itself. The Globalisation (Advanced) program at the Australian National University is the only degree in Australia focusing on the rapid pace of economic, cultural, political and social change in the world today and the challenges it brings.  

The Strategic Studies (Advanced) program at the Australian National University opens the right doors for students seeking a successful career. Our program offers advanced coursework and research opportunities in strategic studies.  

The Anthropology (Advanced) program at the Australian National University is the study of contemporary human cultural lives. This degree centres on anthropology’s ethnographic approach, which is employed to understand how people live their lives, on their own terms.

In the Curating and Cultural Leadership program from University of New South Wales we foster a vision of leadership that is deeply diverse and non-hierarchical, forging connections between curating, audience engagement, policy, management, critical writing, promotion, production and other emerging roles.  

The Master of Arts in Maori Studies at the University of Auckland is a postgraduate programme designed for advanced scholarship. Available in both taught and research formats, this public study mode degree offers flexible durations for full-time or part-time learners seeking to deepen their cultural and academic expertise.

The Strategic Studies program at the Australian National University combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics and policy-makers to deliver Australia’s foremost strategic studies program. Develop the analytical frameworks you need to tackle the regional and global strategic and security challenges of your career, and graduate a leader in your field.   

The Maori Studies program offered by Massey University is advancing Māori knowledge for shaping tomorrow and strengthening today.

The Arts programme at the University of Auckland offers advanced postgraduate study through M.A. research or taught pathways. Available in a public study mode, this flexible degree varies in duration and allows students to engage in deep scholarship across more than 40 diverse subject areas to enhance their professional expertise.

The Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (Advanced) program at the Australian National University will give you the practical and analytic skills you need to make a difference, and also the theory to assess your impact. 

The Master of Indigenous Studies at the University of Auckland is a postgraduate programme designed for those seeking to benefit tangata whenua and global Indigenous communities. This degree offers flexible study modes, including online and on-campus options, with a duration of one to one and a half years of full-time study.

The Buddhist Studies programme at the University of Otago is an engaging minor-only subject that explores the profound impact of Eastern thought on global culture. Students examine Indian origins and Asian expansions through flexible study modes. This undergraduate minor requires 90 points and integrates seamlessly with various degrees.

The Science Communication programme at the University of Otago is a flexible postgraduate course offered via distance learning. Available as a PGCertSciComm or PGDipSciComm, it provides part-time and full-time options. Students master the art of storytelling to bridge the gap between complex research and the general public.

The Land and Society programme at Lincoln University Canterbury offers a comprehensive master level exploration of cultural and environmental interactions. This public study mode course provides students with advanced insights into area and cultural studies, focusing on the complex relationship between people and their landscapes.

The Graduate Certificate of Business (People and Culture) at University of Southern Queensland is a solid introduction to the concept of HR within contemporary business settings and opens the door to further study within this space.

In the Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics programme at The University of Sydney you will learn core concepts of language and culture, and gain skills in applying them in areas ranging from marketing to education, teaching English to speakers of other languages, community relations, media, medicine, and business

This unique cross-disciplinary and industry-oriented Urban and Cultural Heritage program at University of Melbourne is open to graduates who are passionate about the social and cultural dimensions of the built environment in the 21 st century.

The Māori Studies programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of indigenous culture, language, and identity. Available as a full-time Bachelor of Arts, this three-year course provides deep insights into customary practices and contemporary society through a flexible, multi-disciplinary study mode.

The Pacific Studies programme at the University of Auckland offers advanced postgraduate training through research or taught pathways. This Master of Arts degree is available in full-time and part-time modes, providing flexible durations for students to engage in deep cultural scholarship within a public university setting.

The Indigenous program from James Cook University provides exceptional students with the opportunity to complete a significant independent research thesis.