Master of Pacific Islands Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa

United States of America, Honolulu

University Rank:#546

The Pacific Islands Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Honolulu , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 16, 2027.

About Master of Pacific Islands Studies

Overview It is the only program at University of Hawaii at Manoa of its kind in the United States. The Pacific Islands Studies program includes two options, thesis and MA portfolio. Students selecting the first option complete a scholarly, research-based thesis on a Pacific-related topic.Normally this is the preferred option for those planning to enter a doctoral program in the humanities, social sciences, or interdisciplinary studies. Those opting for the MA portfolio demonstrate proficiency in a specialty area within the field of Pacific Islands studies through an integrated program of activities including course work, research, and writing. I want to find another Master Course Both options can include performance, multimedia, or creative writing components. Some recent graduates are pursuing doctoral or professional degrees in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hawai‘i, and on the US continent; others are employed in a wide variety of fields, including education, social work, publishing, as well as library and museum work.Multicultural Global ExperienceCommitted to being the leading indigenous serving university in the country, University of Hawaii at Manoa proudly delivers a unique multicultural global experience in a Hawaiian place of learning, with a long history of adherence to the principles of sustainability and the essence of aloha—truly like nowhere else on earth.

The MA in Pacific Islands Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa is intended for students of the region wishing to transcend established disciplinary boundaries and explore innovative approaches to learning, research, and representation.

Disciplines

Tourism & LeisureArea & Cultural StudiesGeography

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Pacific Islands Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 100

Other Requirements

1To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education. At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work. Because the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of spaces available, admission is competitive. Meeting minimum admissions standards does not guarantee admission.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Pacific Islands Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Master of Pacific Islands Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa

United States of America, Honolulu