Māori Knowledge – Graduate Diploma in Arts

A Massey Graduate Diploma in Arts (Māori Knowledge) is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in Māori Knowledge.

An understanding of Māori language and culture is key to shaping the social, political and economic future of our nation. With a GradDipArts (Māori Knowledge) you’ll explore how Māori culture and knowledge thrive and struggle in the modern world and investigate issues of social justice and inequality.

Choose your specialist study areas

Massey’s Graduate Diploma in Arts (Māori Knowledge) delves into a range of specialist research areas including Māori policy and development, Treaty of Waitangi - Te Tiriti o Waitangi politics, Māori health and Māori politics. Other study areas include Māori visual arts and Aotearoa heritage. Together, these will give you a sound understanding of Māori culture and society.

Learn from award-winning lecturers

Our staff are leaders in Māori research. You’ll learn from winners of the Aotearoa Māori book awards, and recipients of New Zealand Fulbright scholarships. Our lecturers bring their knowledge and passion for Māori literature and development into their teaching to give you a creative and innovative learning experience.

Further study

Once you have completed your Graduate Diploma in Arts (Māori Knowledge), you can then go on to postgraduate studies in Māori studies if you wish.