Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Indigenous Development/He Kura Matanui
The Otago BA degree, is made up of 360 points, and can be completed in a minimum time of three years. The 360 points gained must include at least 180 points for papers above 100-level, and at least 72 points for papers above 200-level. For all details regarding the BA degree, please read the University Calendar BA regulations.
The major in Indigenous Development is a multidisciplinary major made up from papers in Te Tumu, Anthropology, Geography, Health Studies, History, Film and Media Studies, Politics, Pacific Islands Studies, Spanish and Tourism.
| Level | Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Development/He Kura Matanui) Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | MAOR 102 MAOR 110 |
18 18 |
| 200-level | MAOR 202 Two of ANTH 204, ANTH 205, ANTH 206, ANTH 208, GEOG 278, HEAL 203, HIST 223, HIST 226, MAOR 203, MAOR 204, MAOR 205, MAOR 207, MAOR 208, MAOR 209, MAOR 210, MAOR 211, MAOR 212, MAOR 213, MAOR 215, MAOR 219, MFCO 212, PACI 201, PACI 210, POLS 202, POLS 207, SPAN 243 |
18 36 |
| 300-level | MAOR 302 Three of ANTH 324, ECON 303, ENGL 332, GEOG 378, HIST 327, MANT 341, MAOR 303, MAOR 304, MAOR 305, MAOR 307, MAOR 308, MAOR 309, MAOR 310, MAOR 311, MAOR 312, MAOR 313, MAOR 314, MAOR 315, MAOR 316, MAOR 319, MART 305, MFCO 318, PACI 301, PACI 310, PHSE 320, POLS 309, SPAN 343, TOUR 301, TOUR 306 |
18 54 |
| Plus | 198 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts. |
198 |
| Note | Approved papers may be drawn from other Divisions. The choice of 300-level papers is expected normally to be consistent with the interdisciplinary choices made at 200-level. Students intending to advance to a PGDipArts in Indigenous Development are strongly advised to take MAOR314. |
Further Information
For further information about the BA at the University of Otago, visit: http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/ba.html
For general information about the degree please contact:
Erica Newman
Room Richardson South Tower, Rm 2S7
Phone 64 3 479 8624
Fax 64 3 479 8525
Email erica.newman@otago.ac.nz
For specific information about the programme please contact either of the Programme Co-coordinators listed below.
Professor Paul Tapsell
Room: Richardson South Tower, Rm 2S4
Phone: 64 3 479 8677
Fax: 64 3 479 8525
Email: paul.tapsell@otago.ac.nz
Professor Michael P.J. Reilly
Room: Richardson South Tower, Rm 4S4
Phone: 64 3 479 8676
Fax: 64 3 479 8525
Email: michael.reilly@otago.ac.nz
For course planning or degree advice from within Te Tumu please contact any of the designated Course Advisors.

