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Ngā tohu Māori , Māori qualifications

Mā te whakatutuki tohu e āhei ai tō toro atu ki ngā mahi huhua hei hāpai i tō iwi Māori. Tirohia ngā tohu kaupapa Māori.

Completing a university qualification provides a basis for you to build a career and make a valuable contribution to Māori development. Find out about our Māori-focused qualifications.

Diploma in Arts (Māori Knowledge)

The study of Māori knowledge introduces you to te ao Māori, the Māori world, and will give you a sound background in Māori language, visual arts, Aotearoa New Zealand heritage and Māori policy and development.

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Diploma in Arts (Te Reo Māori)

With a Massey Diploma in Arts (Te Reo Māori) you’ll be able to use Aotearoa New Zealand’s indigenous language, and participate in a Māori language community in ways that reinforce the everyday use of te reo Māori.

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Bachelor of Arts (Māori Knowledge)

With a Massey Bachelor of Arts (Māori Knowledge) you’ll gain knowledge of Māori society and culture.

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Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts

Massey was the first — and is still the only — university to offer degrees in Māori Visual Arts.

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Māori Knowledge)

With a Massey Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Māori Knowledge) you’ll develop further insight into Māori language, culture and tikanga beyond your undergraduate degree.

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Te Aho Tātairangi: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Kura Kaupapa Māori

There is an urgent need for fluent te reo Māori teachers who can help our rangatahi to flourish.

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Graduate Certificate in Arts (Māori Knowledge)

With a Massey Graduate Certificate in Arts (Māori Knowledge) you’ll gain knowledge of Māori language, culture and tikanga.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Māori Knowledge)

With a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Māori Knowledge) you’ll develop further insight into Māori language, culture and tikanga.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Māori Health)

Explore the gains made and the potential to further develop the health and wellbeing of Māori communities.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Māori Studies)

Make a difference in Māori education. Prepare to be at the forefront of learning and teaching with advanced study in Māori education.

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Te Aho Paerewa: Postgraduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning in Māori Medium

Te Aho Paerewa is New Zealand’s first university postgraduate qualification in Māori-medium initial teacher education.

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Master of Arts (Māori Knowledge)

An understanding of Māori language and culture is key to shaping the social, political and economic future of our nation.

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Master of Education (Māori Studies)

Make a difference in Māori education. Prepare to be at the forefront of learning and teaching with a Master of Education (Māori Education).

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Master of Health Science (Māori Health)

Through advanced studies in a specialised focus subject, the Master of Health Science offers you an opportunity to pursue research within the area of health sciences.

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Master of Māori Visual Arts

Many of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most respected Māori artists have completed their masters through our Toioho ki Āpiti - Māori Visual Arts qualification.

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