Overview

This programme takes students on a journey looking at and applying Māori and indigenous research practices in the Aotearoa New Zealand context. This will allow them to participate effectively in research activities and roles throughout New Zealand.

Entry details

To be enrolled in this programme, you’ll need to:

• be at least 16 years old
• be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• have either:
- successfully completed at least one, Level 3 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa programme, or
- successfully completed at least one, Level 3 equivalent programme.

What you’ll study
In this programme, you’ll learn about:

• āhuatanga and tikanga Māori
• guiding research principles based on Māori/indigenous cultural aspects
• framing a research question
• applying appropriate research tools to answer a research question
• undertaking an indigenous research project from start to finish.

How you’ll study

This programme involves a mix of study activities, including face-to-face, group work, tutorials, self-directed and/or directed study. This programme is full-time. It is taught over ten noho marae, plus tutorials and set hours per week to work through the content.

Further study

This programme leads to:

• Te Korowai Ākonga - Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Levels 5, 6 & 7)
• Te Tohu Paetahi Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga - Bachelor of Social Work (Biculturalisim in Practice) (Levels 5, 6 & 7)
• Te Tohu Paetahi Mana Ao Tūroa - Bachelor of Māori Advancement (Levels 5, 6 & 7).

Career opportunities

Skills gained in this programme will prepare you for a career in:

• social policy departments
• iwi, hapū, marae, whānau research
• community research.

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