Postgraduate Diploma in Māori Studies – PGDipMāoriS
Society
A course by
Massey University
Advance your knowledge of te ao Māori (the Māori world) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Māori Studies. Designed for graduates seeking deeper understanding in Māori language, culture, development, health, education, leadership, and research.
NZ$10,652
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply Māori research methodologies
Critically evaluate and apply methodologies appropriate for research within Māori communities, including working with public repositories, online data, and designing research with an understanding of tikanga and ethics.
Analyse strategic options for Māori development
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Māori Studies (PGDipMāoriS) is a one-year full-time (120 credits, NZQF Level 8) programme providing advanced study in areas central to te ao Māori, including Māori language, research methodologies, development, health, education policy, technology, astronomy, leadership, and literature. It equips graduates with the skills to critically engage Māori and indigenous knowledge systems, analyse and apply research appropriate to Māori contexts, and foster positive contributions to Māori society and development. The qualification is open to domestic and international students (online), and offers distance and flexible online study.
Course Content
- Māori research methodologies and frameworks
- Strategic Māori development and tino rangatiratanga
- Māori health strategies and hauora
- Māori and indigenous astronomy
- Indigenous health and wellbeing approaches
- Advanced use of te reo Māori
- Māori literature and oral traditions
- Technology and its role in Māori and indigenous development
- Contemporary Māori leadership and governance
- Policy and development in Māori education
- Contemporary issues in Māori and indigenous education
- Whānau engagement in education
Entry Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree with at least a B grade average across the 200-300 level specialisation courses, or equivalent.
Build towards these roles
Policy analyst/advisor for iwi, government or Māori organisationsMāori development specialistHealth sector roles related to Māori advancementResearcher or academic in Māori and indigenous studiesEducation roles (e.g., Māori education leadership, curriculum development)Leadership roles in Māori, iwi or community organisations
