Learning te reo Māori enables us to explore our identity as New Zealanders and pass on our passion to others and future generations.
Te Reo Māori is a highly recommended study option for those who might work with Indigenous people or industries, or in education, public, or communications roles that require bicultural and multicultural competency.
For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:
100-level
If you have little or no previous background in te reo Māori, it is also strongly advised to take .
200-level
and are recommended.
300-level
You are also encouraged to take courses in Māori and Indigenous Studies. Up to 45 points can be included in the major.
Students completing a double major in Te Reo Māori and Māori and Indigenous Studies in the Bachelor of Arts must complete a total of 270 unique points in the two course areas.
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
Careers are opening up with the increasing role of Māori as a defining element of our national culture. Te Reo Māori skills are sought after in health, media, government, tourism, social services, and many other industries.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Te Reo Māori.
Explore ways of representing indigenous stories, history, and people through the digital media industry.
Explore ways of representing indigenous stories, history, and people through the digital media industry.
