Te Whakangungutanga ki Ngā Tāiro a Kupe | Bachelor of Arts (Māori)
Language & Literature
A course by
EIT
A three-year, full-time Bachelor of Arts (Māori) degree designed to develop proficiency in Māori language, customs and culture, preparing graduates for professional careers and further study in Māori arts and language revitalization.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Proficiency in Māori language and culture
Students will be proficient in te reo Māori and understand tikanga and customs.
Enhanced career prospects
Graduates will improve their social standing and opportunities within Māori and broader communities.
Capability to work in diverse roles
Prepared for careers in government, health sector, education, media, and iwi liaison.
What You're Signing Up For
Te Whakangungutanga ki Ngā Tāiro a Kupe | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) at Eastern Institute of Technology is a full-time three-year programme enhancing students' proficiency in te reo Māori and tikanga. It prepares learners for diverse professional roles in government, education, media, and iwi liaison while contributing to revitalisation of indigenous Māori language and culture. Entry requires relevant prior qualifications or mature admission with an interview process. Graduates can progress to the one-year full-time Honours programme or Masters studies.
Course Content
- Proficiency development in Māori language (te reo Māori)
- Study of Māori customs and tikanga
- Career preparation for roles in government departments, hospital boards, teaching from kōhanga to adult education
- Work with local iwi as liaison or policy advisor
- Skills for media roles like report writing, scriptwriting, announcing, and bilingual research
What you need to know first
Personal interview as part of application process
Minimum 42 credits at Level 3 NQF, including required literacy credits in English or Te Reo Māori
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Government
Media
Healthcare
Future employment opportunities might be
Government department roles
Hospital board positions