Master of Indigenous Studies MIndigSt at University of Auckland

About

Study the innovations emerging from the world of Indigenous research and engage with the political, cultural and economic issues that Indigenous peoples deal with in their struggle for self-determination (tino rangatiratanga).

The programme is underpinned by Indigenous worldviews. It gives you the opportunity for intellectual engagement, learning and research that contributes to new insights and approaches to Indigenous issues and research.

You will have the opportunity to study widely in relevant areas right across the University.

Disciplines

Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Honours degree or postgraduate diploma
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelors degree

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Taught 180 points

You need to have completed an honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject with a GPA of 5.0, or have equivalent prior study.

In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if they determine you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.

Note: Relevant subjects may include Anthropology, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, History, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Social Work, and Sociology.

You need to have either

completed a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in a relevant subject, or have equivalent prior study
completed a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II in a relevant subject
completed a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, or have equivalent prior study, and passed 60 points of relevant courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded)

In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if they determine you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.

Note: Relevant subjects may include Anthropology, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, History, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Social Work, and Sociology.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

One year of postgraduate study
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Taught 180 points

You need to have completed a postgraduate qualification, following an undergraduate degree, from a recognised university (or similar institution) in a relevant subject with a GPE of 5.0.

As an interdisciplinary programme, a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds will be considered.

You need to have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or similar institution) in a relevant subject with a GPE of 5.0.

As an interdisciplinary programme, a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds will be considered.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

You can develop the potential to become a leader within, on behalf of, or outside your community. You can gain the skills for a career in local or national government, community leadership, policy and law, research, iwi, tribal and political advisement, cultural representation, teaching, resource management and more.

Jobs related to this programme

Cultural liaison adviser
Environmental adviser
Human resources consultant
Human rights analyst
Iwi consultant
Media relations and production adviser
Policy analyst
Social impact adviser

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

See all study options

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 42,828

Application Fee

NZD

Master of Indigenous Studies MIndigSt

University of Auckland

University of Auckland

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