Commitment required and programme structure for the Master of Māori Studies

Master's papers are each typically six days class time per semester. This is achieved in 3 x 2-day noho each semester. These are supported by Zoom tutorials set by each kaiako. A master's paper typically has 3 to 4 assessments.

 

Thesis or Dissertation
  • A thesis is a research and writing project that is equivalent to the workload of four taught papers. A Master's degree by thesis is highly recommended if you wish to continue your studies to a PhD or Professional Doctorate level.
  • A dissertation is equivalent to two papers, and is, therefore, half the size of a thesis. A student can choose to do this full-time over six months or half-time across a year. While a dissertation is half the size of a thesis it still requires solid focus and the same level of writing skills as for a thesis. If you complete your degree with a dissertation you can continue to a doctoral programme.

 

Duration

The master's programme takes at least two years (and no more than six years part-time).  Students can choose between the following options:

  1. four papers (120 credits) and a thesis (120 credits)*; OR
  2. six papers (180 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits)**; OR
  3. seven papers (210 credits) and a research project (30 credits)**
  4. eight taught papers (240 credits) including two level 9 papers

including 30 credits from IHI803 (Research Methodologies and Methods) and in the case of 3, a further 30 credits from IHI806 (Selected Topic).

* This option will lead to the PhD programme offered at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

** These two pathways can lead only, in the first instance, to the Professional Doctorate offered at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

From time to time a paper may be offered part-time across two semesters. See annual semester offerings.

 

Cross credit application

On completion of any papers at Level 8 or above, these may be considered for cross-credit against the programme. Only papers to the value of 60 credits can be cross-credited. On enrolment, a Cross-credit application is completed. 

 

Online activities

Courses have an online element through supervision and eWānanga LMS. Experience using a laptop and the internet is strongly recommended for postgraduate study. 

 

Commencement and venue of all papers may change and is conditional on achieving required student enrolment numbers and geographical location of students.