Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Pacific Islands 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.
The major in Pacific Islands Studies is a multidisciplinary major made up from papers in Te Tumu, History, Film and Media Studies, Anthropology, Art History and Geography.
For more information about the Pacific Islands Studies major please visit www.otago.ac.nz/pacificislandsstudies.
| Level | Bachelor of Arts (Pacific Islands Studies) Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | PACI 101 One of ANTH 103, ANTH 105, CHTX 121, MAOR 102, MFCO 102, PACI 102, PACI 103 |
18 18 |
| 200-level | PACI 201 ANTH 204 One of ANTH 205, ARTH 220, GEOG 278, HIST 208, MAOR 207, MFCO 212, MUSI 228, PACI 210, SOWK 233, SOWK 234 or approved Special Topic papers relevant to the Pacific Islands in ANTH, ARTH, CHTH, GEOG, HIST, MAOR, PACI |
18 18 18 |
| 300-level | PACI 301 Three of ANTH 316, GEOG 378, HIST 337, MAOR 307, MAOR 314, MUSI 328, PACI 310 or approved Special Topic papers relevant to the Pacific Islands in ANTH, ARTH, CHTH, GEOG, HIST, MAOR, PACI |
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 |
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.
