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Maori and Pacific Development - Te Tohu Paerua

The University of Waikato
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Tuition EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location New Zealand
Language English

Program Overview

The Maori and Pacific Development - Te Tohu Paerua at The University of Waikato is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Maori and Pacific Development - Te Tohu Paerua programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Hamilton, New Zealand

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Maori and Pacific Development - Te Tohu Paerua programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Maori Media and Communication
  2. Te Reo Maori
  3. Tikanga Maori

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

120 Point Masters RequirementsStudents who have already completed an Honours degree, or equivalent, may be eligible to enrol in the 120 point Master of Arts degree, involving one year of full time study or its equivalent in part time study.Students enrolled in the 120 point Master of Arts have the following options:
  • 120 point thesis, or
  • a 90 point thesis and 30 points from an approved 500 level paper, or
  • a 60 point dissertation and 60 points from approved 500 level papers.
Students should normally have qualified for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree or its equivalent, and have normally achieved a B+ or better.180 Point Masters RequirementsStudents admitted to the MA directly from a bachelor\'s degree, or equivalent, will need to gain a high level of attainment in their relevant 300 level papers, normally an A-.This pathway involves one full calendar year or one and a half academic calendar years or its equivalent in part-time study.Students enrolled in the 180 point Master of Arts have the following options:120 point thesis, or
  • a 90 point thesis, or
  • a 60 point dissertation.
Students must include:
  • an approved methodology paper
  • any compulsory papers

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Waikato directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months
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