Anthropology
Explore how culture shapes human life around the world—from religion and politics to gender identity and family ties.
Subjects
- Cultural Anthropology
Māori Studies –
Discover the vibrant world of Māori culture and society. Explore the customs, history and traditions of Māori and learn how to participate in the Māori world.
He mihi
Tēnei ka noho i te roro o tōku whare o Te Tumu Herenga Waka
‘Te pātaka kai iringa o te kupu o te kōrero’
Ka titiro whakawaho
Ki te pae tukutuku o te ao hurihuri
E rāhiri mai nei i a koutou e te tī, e te tā, o wīwī, o wāwā
Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai ki tēnei whārangi ipurangi
Takina te kawa, ko te kawa o tūārangi
Takina te kawa, ko te kawa o mohoa noa nei
Takina te kawa, ko Te Kawa a Māui e!
Prepare yourself to make a positive contribution to Māori development. At Victoria University of Wellington, you'll get a foundation in Māori language, culture and society—past and present—and examine the relationships between Māori and cultures in New Zealand, Polynesia and the world.
You'll graduate with transferable knowledge and skills, prepared for further academic study, a career or research.
25 minutes
Time to walk from the University's Kelburn campus to He Tohu at the National Library of New Zealand, where you can visit te Tiriti o Waitangi—the Treaty of Waitangi—original documents.
Learn through experience
You won't just read and talk about cultural practices—you'll take part in them. From oral performance to helping out on the marae, you'll learn new skills and deepen your understanding of Māori culture and society.
Respected, engaged lecturers
Your teachers are also active researchers, highly regarded in their academic fields and in their communities. They can give you insights into interesting developments in their fields. They're also friendly, approachable and keen to see you succeed at University.
After you graduate
A good knowledge of Māori culture combined with te reo communication skills is a valuable package for many employers and occupations. You might find work in business, a government organisation or in broadcasting. Combining Māori Studies with another subject will enhance your career prospects even further.
Your time at University is all about having new experiences, and there's no better place for it than Wellington. A sparkling harbour and green hillsides, vibrant nightlife and thriving arts scene—it's creative, diverse, and compact.
I always knew that going to university was going to be part of my future. Making the decision to go to Victoria University of Wellington was easy—I wanted to live in the ‘coolest little capital’ in the world.
Full storyMikaia Leach, Ngāti Konohi, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Porou
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Maori Studies
Support for students
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is a welcoming place with great student support. There are all sorts of resources available to help you get the best out of your time at university.
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