Overview

The Maori Studies program offered by Massey University provides advanced, interdisciplinary study grounded in mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori perspectives. Designed for graduates seeking to deepen their understanding of Māori knowledge, language, culture, societal systems, this qualification equips students to make a meaningful impact in their chosen field.

Careers and Job Opportunities

Careers encompass roles within marae, whānau, hapū iwi organisations as well as the environmental, government and corporate arenas:

Iwi, hapū, or community development manager
Māori affairs or policy advisor (local or central government)
Treaty settlements or post-settlement governance advisor
Strategic planner for Māori organisations
Social innovation or community enterprise leader.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Contextualising Creative Enterprise Practice Part
Creative Practice Research Methods
Māori Research Methodologies for Creative Practice
Screen Art
Mass Media
Visual Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 5 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least a B grade average across the 200-300 level specialisation courses; or
a relevant postgraduate diploma, or an equivalent qualification, with at least a B+ grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Research Pathway or a B grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Coursework Pathway.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

38840 NZD / year

≈ 38840 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10652 NZD / year

≈ 10652 NZD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Maori Studies.

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