Indigenous Studies University of Auckland

Overview

Study the innovations emerging from the world of Indigenous research and engage with  the political, cultural and economic issues that Indigenous peoples deal with in their struggle for tino rangatiratanga (self-determination).

The Master of Indigenous Studies from University of Auckland is underpinned by Indigenous worldviews. It gives you the opportunity for intellectual engagement, learning and research that contributes to new insights and approaches to Indigenous issues and research.

You will have the opportunity to study widely in relevant areas right across the University.

Career 

You can develop the potential to become a leader within, on behalf of, or outside your community. You can gain the skills for a career in local or national government, community leadership, policy and law, research, iwi, tribal and political advisement, cultural representation, teaching, resource management and more.

• Cultural liaison adviser

• Environmental adviser

• Human resources consultant

• Human rights analyst

• Iwi consultant

• Media relations and production adviser

• Policy analyst

• Social impact adviser