A first for Aotearoa tertiary education, the Mātauranga Toi Māori major enables you to engage te ao Māori creatively, conceptually, and critically within design, screen arts, fine arts or commercial music. Whether you are steeped in your whakapapa, te reo Māori and culture, or want to start your journey, this major supports you to grow confident in your identity as an indigenous creative practitioner.
Wānanga and create together
Find your inspiration in Mātauranga Toi Māori through:
- an unparalled educational environment centered on Te Rau Karamu, the multi-award winning campus marae
- a learning experience that weaves together people, purpose, knowledge, tikanga and skills
- a team of indigenous global leaders in fine arts, design, commercial music and screen arts.
Mātauranga Toi Māori majors
Mātauranga Toi Māori – Bachelor of Design with Honours
Study creative arts and help shape a future where te ao Māori is at the forefront of Aotearoa creative industries. A first for Aotearoa tertiary education, the Mātauranga Toi Māori major engages te ao Māori in any of our creative disciplines in Design – Concept, Fashion, Industrial, Integrated, Photography, Spatial, Textiles or Visual Communication Design.
Mātauranga Toi Māori – Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours
Study creative arts and help shape a future where te ao Māori is at the forefront of Aotearoa creative industries. A first for Aotearoa tertiary education, the Mātauranga Toi Māori major engages te ao Māori in any of our creative disciplines in Screen Arts – Animation, Factual Production, Film Production, Game Development, Immersive Media or Visual Effects.
Mātauranga Toi Māori – Bachelor of Commercial Music
Study creative arts and help shape a future where te ao Māori is at the forefront of Aotearoa creative industries. A first for Aotearoa tertiary education, the Mātauranga Toi Māori major engages te ao Māori in any of our creative disciplines in Commercial Music – Music Practice, Music Technology or Music Industry.
Mātauranga Toi Māori – Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours
Study creative arts and help shape a future where te ao Māori is at the forefront of Aotearoa creative industries. A first for Aotearoa tertiary education, the Mātauranga Toi Māori major engages te ao Māori in Fine Arts disciplines.
Study commercial music
Equip yourself for a career making, producing or promoting commercial music. Learn from top musicians and industry professionals. Find out more.
Study art & photography
Massey graduates are prepared for a career in fine arts or photography. Get access to expert educators and state-of-the-art facilities. Learn more now.
Study film, animation & VFX
With an internationally acclaimed film and VFX industry, NZ is a great place to study the craft. Learn about the study options offered by Massey.
Immerse yourself in Wellington’s creative culture
The home of Mātauranga Toi Māori is Te Rau Karamu marae, designed and created especially for wānanga in the heart of the Pukeahu campus.
By studying with Massey in Wellington, you’ll be surrounded by practising artists, designers and musicians who are actively engaged in creative practice, research and consultancy in the creative industries.
College of Creative Arts
Massey's College of Creative Arts — Toi Rauwhārangi explores the future of creativity in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Study on the Wellington campus
Get inspired at Massey's Wellington campus, and study in a friendly city buzzing with creativity and culture.
Māori @ Massey
Welcome to Māori @ Massey, the place to connect to all things Māori at Massey University.
Set your own horizons
You'll graduate as an inventive and resilient thinker and maker, ready to make an impact.
Our graduates become artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers and producers, either working alone or in collaboration with other creatives. Others work in community or cultural organisations, galleries or museums.
Contact us for advice on the best study pathway to pursue your passion.