
Overview
You can take advanced courses and undertake your own research in areas such as:
- Pacific politics, culture, health, economy, environment, society and history
- Pacific languages, language teaching and linguistics
- Interdisciplinary research and analysis of the Pacific and its peoples
- Pacific indigenous knowledges, expressive and performing arts, and world-views
- Migration, identity and transnational connections across the Pacific and Pacific Rim, especially in New Zealand
Career
The Master of Arts in Pacific Studies from University of Auckland is an effective way to take your knowledge and transferable skills to the next level. Our graduates have combined skills in strategic and critical thinking with global and cultural awareness for careers in fields such as government, international development, museums and cultural heritage, media production, research and policy.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- The Pacific: Interdisciplinary Studies
- Intervention, Prevention and Promotion of Pacific Wellbeing
- Pacific Research Methodologies and Practices
- Dissertation
- Gender and Development
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
120, 180
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Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
120-point (one-year) MA
- A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Pacific Studies with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in that subject.
- The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Cook Island Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Dance, Education, Geography, Language Teaching, Music, Translation Studies.
- A major in Pacific Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Dance, Education, English, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Language Teaching, Linguistics, Māori Studies, Music, Sociology, Translation Studies, or a related subject, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.
- The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Cook Island Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Dance, Education, Geography, Language Teaching, Music, Translation Studies.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
22544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22544 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
4789 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4789 USD per year during 12 months.
- Domestic: NZ$8,131.20 – $10,060.80
- International: NZ$38,273 – $48,622
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.