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poutuarongo mātauranga māori

bachelor of mātauranga māori


Kia Māori ā tātou mokopuna – That our descendants be distinctively Māori.

Studies in Mātauranga Māori will introduce you to understandings of human behaviour based on concepts handed down through generations, giving you the ability to see, live and breathe from a Māori world view. 

Te whakamāramatanga o ngā tikanga tuku iho e puta ai te titiro a te Māori ki tōna ao.  Learn kaupapa and tikanga Māori that define the way we view the world as Māori. Explore Māori knowledge as our tūpuna understood it, as we understand it today and as it will be applied tomorrow.  For anyone aspiring to work with or for a Māori organisation and in kaupapa Māori environments, this qualification is a must.


Over the course of this three year degree you will expand on and incorporate extensive studies in kaitiakitanga, tohungatanga, roles on the marae, paepae and science and technology in a mātauranga Māori context. Examine ngā tikanga tuku iho (our inherited treasures) including the creation of Māori art forms, karakia and associated pūrākau. Identify and explore the characteristics of atua Māori, look at concepts such as iwi, hapū and whānau, iwi oral tradition and gain a sound knowledge of marae protocol and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 


Te reo, iwi and hapū studies are an intrinsic part of each year of the degree. As a graduate you will be able to offer advice on aspects of tikanga Māori and its role and relevance in today’s world in a wide range of professional, personal, whānau, iwi and hapū settings.


To enrol in this qualification you must first complete the Heke Mātauranga Māori which is a one year diploma and the first year towards this three year qualification. The diploma examines ngā tikanga tuku iho, Māori art and design concepts, iwi oral traditions and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You will undertake research about your marae and develop your te reo Māori skills, including mihimihi, waiata and karakia.


Years two and three of the Poutuarongo Mātauranga Māori expand further on ngā taonga tuku iho and incorporate more in-depth studies in kaitiakitanga, tohungatanga, roles on the marae, paepae and science and technology in the mātauranga Māori context.


TE REO AND IWI AND HAPŪ STUDIES 

Each year, you will complete weekly tutorials and activities in Te Reo via our online space, Mūrau. These not only prepare you to attend two five-day long hui rumaki reo on campus at the end of each semester; but will further enhance your journey as you learn the value and mana our language holds in the mātauranga Māori space. Yes, it can be scary, but you will not be taking the journey alone nor do you do not need to have any reo to begin! You will be guided every step of the way with tutor support.


You will also study two papers each year in Iwi and Hapū studies to compliment your learning, these are often the most rewarding part of study for the majority of our students as they gain a deep connection back to their roots. Your Iwi and Hapū papers will be online with excellent tutor support to help you through, week by week activities. The assignments that you complete will become a taonga and resource for your whānau, marae, iwi and will be treasured for years to come. You are encouraged to complete your iwi and hapū studies through the eyes of a tūpuna and use them to create meaningful taonga for future generations.


Te Reo and Iwi and Hapū studies begin in the first week of the academic year, so you can begin your studies before your first specialisation noho. You will also get the opportunity to meet your reo and iwi and hapū pūkenga during your first noho on campus.

Code: 

PMM

Credits:

360

Duration:

3 years

Level:

NZQA Level 7

Delivery:

Residential seminars, self directed learning and online delivery

Location:

Mode:

Bilingual (Māori/English)

Next Intake:

19 Feb - 27 Oct 2024

Tuition Fees:

$11,554.95 (approximately)

TOTAL cost for full three year course

Entry Requirements:

Minimum age of 17 years. Regular internet access, email address and computer or laptop with a working mic and camera are required.

Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori

Bachelor of Teaching

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Curriculum

Marautanga
Year One
  • Course of Study
    • PMMA101 Māori Art & Design
    • PMMA102 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho 1
    • PMMA103 Marae Performance
    • PMMA104 The Tikanga Māori House: The Treaty of Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori
  • Iwi and Hapū
    • IWI101 Private Study of One Marae
    • IWI102 Private Study of Iwi History
  • Te Reo Māori
Year Two
  • Course of Study
    • PMMA201 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho 2
    • PMMA202 Tohungatanga 1
    • PMMA203 Te Tū Marae 1
    • PMMA204 Science and Technology
  • Iwi and Hapū
    • IWI201 Private Study of One Hapū
    • IWI202 Selected Private Studies
  • Te Reo Māori
Year Three
  • Course of Study
    • PMMA301 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho 3
    • PMMA302 Kaitiakitanga
    • PMMA303 Tohungatanga 2
    • PMMA304 Te Tū Marae 2
  • Iwi and Hapū
    • IWI301 Oral Literature Studies
    • IWI302 Hapū and Iwi Performance
  • Te Reo Māori

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After Graduation

Ka puta te ihu
  • Case Manager
  • Historian
  • Project Researcher
  • Cultural Advisor
  • Tertiary Lecturer
  • Policy Advisor
  • Policy Analyst
  • Tourism/Hospitality Advisor
  • Reo Revitalisation

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