Every candidate for the degree of Master of Māori Studies shall:
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have qualified with a relevant Bachelor's, Bachelor of Honours, Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma or Master's Degree or with a B+ average,
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have been granted admission ad eundem statum (admission with equivalent status) as entitled to proceed to a Masters' or;
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have applied to the Head of School, Graduate studies, and been accepted into the Masters' programme.
Each Masters' Degree major may also hold specific criteria and students are encouraged to read the regulations specific to each major.
Upon application, the Head of School will consider the admission of candidates with less than a B+ average to the Graduate Certificate, taking into account the academic potential of candidates, the publication record or other relevant factors such as experience and time-factors.
Te Reo Māori
Awanuiārangi is committed to reo Māori and tikanga Māori. Students in the MMS graduate programme are expected to participate in seminars held entirely in Māori. They should also expect a high use of te reo Māori as the language of instruction in some courses. It is expected that students enrolled in the MMS degree will write their thesis in Māori. Those unable to meet this requirement must seek special dispensation to present the thesis in a language other than Māori.