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 Education)
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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