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37 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in New Zealand
Master of Professional Creative Practice
This Professional Creative Practice programme from the Eastern Institute of Technology it offers a unique perspective from both the European and Māori creative culture allowing a wide selection of media to be advanced. The programme enables you to further your creative practice through guided reflection, research and professional practice.
Māori Studies
The Māori Studies programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of indigenous culture, language, and identity. Available as a full-time Bachelor of Arts, this three-year course provides deep insights into customary practices and contemporary society through a flexible, multi-disciplinary study mode.

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Samoan Studies
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Samoan Studies program from Victoria University of Wellington will prepare you to study that subject at postgraduate level, such as the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Master of Arts.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Cultural Anthropology
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Cultural Anthropology program from Victoria University of Wellington.
Indigenous Studies
The Indigenous Studies programme at the University of Otago explores the cultures, histories, and knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples. This flexible degree is available as a full-time or part-time programme, offering students a deep understanding of identity, sovereignty, and social justice in a global context.

The Master of Cultural Anthropology
Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas. The Master of Cultural Anthropology programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Science Communication
The Science Communication programme at the University of Otago is a flexible postgraduate course offered via distance learning. Available as a PGCertSciComm or PGDipSciComm, it provides part-time and full-time options. Students master the art of storytelling to bridge the gap between complex research and the general public.

Te Reo Maori
The Te Reo Maori programme from University of Canterbury prepares graduates for a professional career in te reo Māori.
Maori Studies
The Maori Studies program offered by Massey University is advancing Māori knowledge for shaping tomorrow and strengthening today.
Buddhist Studies
The Buddhist Studies programme at the University of Otago is an engaging minor-only subject that explores the profound impact of Eastern thought on global culture. Students examine Indian origins and Asian expansions through flexible study modes. This undergraduate minor requires 90 points and integrates seamlessly with various degrees.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Maori Studies
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Maori Studies program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Master of Indigenous Studies
The Master of Indigenous Studies from Victoria University of Wellington positions Māori and Pacific cultures and histories in the global context of indigenous colonial and post-colonial experiences, cultural rights, and self determination.

Philosophy
Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas. The Philosophy programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .

Maori and Indigenous Studies (Thesis)
The Maori and Indigenous Studies (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury offers you the opportunity to research a broad subject that explores the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of Māori and Indigenous peoples, and their economic, political, and social experiences.
Indigenous Studies
Empower yourself with the skills and knowledge to benefit tangata whenua and other Indigenous peoples around the world with this Master of Indigenous Studies from University of Auckland.

Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies
The Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies program from Victoria University of Wellington positions Māori and Pacific cultures and histories in the global context of indigenous colonial and post-colonial experiences, cultural rights, and self determination.
Land and Society
Lincoln University Canterbury’s focus and reputation for research opens the way for you to study programmes such as Land and Society, that connect different topics across a range of fascinating areas with real relevance to the future of our planet and natural resources.

Arts - Maori Development
The Arts - Maori Development programme from Auckland University of Technology is designed specifically to support your particular research interests and tailored to your individual learning needs.

Maori and Indigenous Leadership
The Maori and Indigenous Leadership course from University of Canterbury aims to equip the next generation of leaders across a wide variety of sectors with the skills, knowledge, and attributes necessary to advance the aspirations of Iwi Māori and other indigenous peoples, whether it be in a social, cultural, environmental, political, or commercial context.
Education - Maori Education
The Education - Maori Education at Massey University will give you the opportunity to make an original contribution to this exciting field.