Be an agent of change.
He Kura Matanui / Indigenous Development will broaden your understanding of the world as you explore humanity’s cultural diversity.
It will change your world-view as you learn about the cultural, social and economic development of indigenous peoples.
You will explore the dynamic living cultures of indigenous peoples and learn how indigenous knowledge systems can generate change that is sustainable, transformative and of benefit to everyone.
Why study Indigenous Development at Otago?
Whether you want to promote the interests of indigenous people locally or around the world doing a major in He Kura Matanui / Indigenous Development will help you achieve this.
In this programme of study you will learn the value of indigenous knowledge, how it can be preserved, transferred and adapted to suit the needs of modern indigenous communities.
These communities exist in a constantly changing environment. Being able to track the effect of these changes provides insights into how to formulate better, relevant and more inclusive policies and plans for the future development of these peoples.
Indigenous knowledge has its place in every aspect of society. No matter your interest He Kura Matanui / Indigenous Development complements many courses of study:
- Environmental sustainability
- Resource management
- Agriculture
- Policy development
- Education
- Language revitalisation
- Primary health care and preventative medicine
- Economic wellbeing and independence
- Community development
He Kura Matanui / Indigenous Development encourages you to explore the connectivity between these disciplines to enable indigenous communities to determine their own future.
Graduates develop a multidisciplinary, culturally inflected understanding of contemporary indigenous concepts and issues, including the use of cooperation rather than competition, listening as well as communicating with others, and respecting differences.
Career opportunities
Our students are equipped with an understanding of indigenous cultural philosophies that are relevant in a myriad of employment situations.
Graduates with a degree in He Kura Matanui / Indigenous Development have a broad interdisciplinary knowledge base, which can lead to careers in the fields of:
- Education
- Social Work
- Business
- Law
- Policy and governance
- Health
- Community organisations
Qualifications
Explore your study options further. Refer to enrolment information found on the following qualification pages.
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom)
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
- Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework))
- Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | MAOR 102 Māori Society MAOR 110 Introduction to Conversational Māori | 18 18 |
| 200-level | MAOR 202 Māori and Tikanga Two of ANTH 204, ANTH 205, ANTH 206, ANTH 208, GEOG 278, HIST 223, HIST 246, MAOR 203, MAOR 204, MAOR 207, MAOR 208, MAOR 210, MAOR 211, MAOR 212, MAOR 213, MFCO 212, PACI 201, PACI 210, POLS 202, POLS 207, PUBH 203, SPAN 243, SPEX 206 | 18 36 |
| 300-level | INDV 301 Māori and Indigenous Development: Governance and Ethics or INDV 302 Whakapapa and Marae Three of ANTH 324, ECON 303, ENGL 332, GEOG 378, HIST 327, INDV 307, MANT 341, MAOR 303, MAOR 304, MAOR 307, MAOR 308, MAOR 310, MAOR 311, MAOR 312, MAOR 313, MAOR 316, MART 305, MFCO 318, PACI 301, PACI 310, SPAN 343, SPEX 306, TOUR 301, TOUR 306 Note: 300-level papers selected should be consistent with interdisciplinary choices at 200-level. Approved papers may be drawn from those offered by other Divisions. | 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 (See Note below). | 198 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui
| Papers |
|---|
Note: 400-level papers selected should be consistent with interdisciplinary choices at 300-level. Approved papers may be drawn from those offered by other Divisions. |
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Indigenous Development/He Kura Matanui
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in Indigenous Development/He Kura Matanui is the same as the programme for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)).
Note: 400-level papers selected should be consistent with interdisciplinary choices at 300-level. Approved papers may be drawn from those offered by other Divisions.
Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Indigenous Development/He Kura Matanui
| Papers |
|---|
INGS 501 may be substituted for one 400-level paper Note: 400-level papers selected should be consistent with interdisciplinary choices at 300-level. Approved papers may be drawn from those offered by other Divisions. |
Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis)) in Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui
| Thesis |
|---|
Note: Students who have not completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA(Hons)) in Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui or a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui must complete the required papers for the BA(Hons) in Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui prior to undertaking the thesis. |
Minor subject requirements
Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui as a minor subject for a BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BAppSc, BCom, BHealSc, BACom, BASc or BComSc degree
Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) or Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc) degree
| Papers | Points |
|---|---|
Five papers: MAOR 202 Māori and Tikanga Four of ANTH 204, ANTH 205, ANTH 206, ANTH 208, GEOG 278, HIST 223, HIST 246, INDV 301, INDV 302, INDV 307, MAOR 102, MAOR 110, MAOR 203, MAOR 204, MAOR 207, MAOR 208, MAOR 210, MAOR 211, MAOR 212, MAOR 213, MFCO 212, PACI 101, PACI 201, PACI 210, POLS 202, POLS 207, PUBH 203, SPAN 243, including at least one of INDV 301, INDV 302, INDV 307. |
18 72 |
Key information for future students
Contact us
Erica Newman
Programme Co-ordinator
Te Tumu, School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies
Tel +64 3 479 3975
Email erica.newman@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/tetumu
