Master of Philosophy in Maori and Indigenous Studies The University of Waikato - Hamilton Campus, New Zealand

The Master of Philosophy is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.


Why study a MPhil?

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree has a status higher than that of other Masters degrees but lower than that of the PhD degree. It is a research degree designed to recognise an original contribution to knowledge and the comments on the originality and significance of the PhD thesis apply here too. However, it is intended that an MPhil thesis be the product of only one year of full-time research (though in practice candidates invariably take longer) and the original contribution to knowledge will, therefore, be less than would be expected in a PhD thesis.


Maori and Indigenous Studies

As Indigenous world views become increasingly important to society, a rapidly emerging area of study is Indigenous Studies. The M?ori creative and performing arts papers diversify your existing program and provide unique insights into M?ori tikanga.

 

Why study Maori and Indigenous Studies?

Learning about M?ori culture, language and knowledge is not just for M?ori; it is crucial for all New Zealanders and international visitors to comprehend how Aotearoa/New Zealand’s unique Indigenous culture defines New Zealand’s identity - it is a cultural, social, economic and political force.

Also, learn how M?ori Studies is located in the broader and global context of Indigenous Studies; a discipline that has flourished in the last decade as Indigenous scholars have confronted some of the major issues facing the world, such as efforts to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Increasingly employers are looking for graduates who are trained in disciplines like law, science, engineering, or business, but who also have a knowledge of M?ori and Indigenous Studies. If you're doing a double major or thinking about it, consider one of your majors (or minors) in the Faculty of M?ori and Indigenous Studies.  An eclectic selection of new and traditional elements including kapa haka, ng? taonga p?oro and creative technologies delivered by quality academics who are fluent in M?ori, and some in Pacific and European languages can diversify your knowledge and add value to the theoretical aspect of your qualification.