Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Māori Studies
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.
For students to major in Māori Studies, they must take papers in Māori Studies to the value of at least 180 points. This leaves 180 points that can be devoted to subjects other than Māori Studies, or to additional papers in Māori Studies that exceed the required minimum.
| Level | Bachelor of Arts (Māori Studies) Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | MAOR 102 MAOR 111 MAOR 112 |
18 18 18 |
| 200-level | MAOR 211 MAOR 212 One further paper from 200-level MAOR, PACI 201 |
18 18 18 |
| 300-level | MAOR 311 MAOR 312 36 further points from 300-level MAOR, PACI 301 |
18 18 36 |
| Plus | 180 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts. |
180 |
| Note | Students will be placed in MAOR language papers appropriate to their knowledge of Māori.
A first year student placed in the 200-level or 300-level language paper will still have to pass MAOR papers worth at least 162 points in order to major in Māori Studies. Students intending to advance to a PGDipArts in Māori Studies are strongly advised to take MAOR 314. |
Further Information
For further information about the BA at the University of Otago, visit: http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/ba.html
For further information or advice from within Te Tumu please contact any of the designated Course Advisors.
