Humanities subjects at Otago cover two main areas of learning: the Arts and the Social Sciences. Together they comprise those subjects that explore the processes and systems of the human world, and the ways in which men and women interpret and represent their experience of it. Professional programmes in Law, Social Work, Teaching and Theology are an integral part of these studies.

The Division of Humanities is distinguished by excellence in teaching and research. All teaching is research-informed, and annual student surveys have confirmed that student satisfaction with the quality of Otago Humanities courses and teaching is very high. The recently released results for the government’s Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF) confirmed the Division as one of the top research institutions in New Zealand in the arts, social sciences, and humanities.

What you need to know about the Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Useful information about the BA, constructing a BA degree and where to go for more information and advice.

MSF

MSF: What is it? He aha?

1. 1. Mass Scarfie Fielday
2. 2. Mega Solution Fusion
3. 3. Māori Strategic Framework
4. 4. Monogamous Subject Fiasco

The Māori Strategic Framework 2007 - 2012 (PDF, 130KB)

Te Whakatakanga (Mission) of the MSF

The University of Otago will be a vibrant contributor to Māori development and the realisation of Māori aspirations.

Guidelines for Humanities Departments’ Responses to the Māori Strategic Framework (MSF) June 2011 (PDF, 80KB)

Goals of the MSF

What are the goals of the MSF?