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Regulations for The Postgraduate Diploma in M膩ori Studies - PGDipM膩oriS

Official rules and regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in M膩ori Studies. These regulations apply for 2026.

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Qualification Regulations

Part I

These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.

Part II

Admission

1. Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in M膩ori Studies requires that the candidate:聽

(a) meets the University admission requirements as specified;聽

and shall have:聽

(b) been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the 200-300 level specialisation courses; or equivalent.

Qualification requirements

2. Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in M膩ori Studies shall follow a flexible programme of study totalling at least 120 credits, comprising:

(a) courses selected from the schedule for the qualification;

and including:

(b) any compulsory courses.

Specialisations

3. The Postgraduate Diploma in M膩ori Studies is awarded without an endorsement.

Completion requirements

4. The timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates will apply.

5. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board, be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.

Unsatisfactory academic progress

6. The general University Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Regulations will apply.

Schedule for the Postgraduate Diploma in M膩ori Studies

Course planning key

Prerequisites
Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
Corequisites
Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
Restrictions
Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
Courses
Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
Course code
Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Specialisations
Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.

Compulsory course (Choose 30 credits from)

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Course code: 150714 T膩 Te M膩ori Rangahau K艒rero: M膩ori Research Methodologies 30 credits

An examination of methodologies appropriate for research within M膩ori communities, iwi, hapu and whanau. Emphasis will be placed on accessing relevant information held in public repositories, on the internet and on computerised databases. The identification of frameworks for research in M膩ori contexts, ethical issues, and research design form important aspects of the course.

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Subject courses (Choose 90 credits from)

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Course code: 150701 Tino Rangatiratanga: Strategic M膩ori Development 30 credits

Strategies for M膩ori advancement are examined within a M膩ori development framework. Barriers to development and the facilitation of positive development are explored using criteria relevant to indigenous self-determination. There is a focus on land, fisheries, social policy, health, Treaty settlements and opportunities for positive development.

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Course code: 150702 Pae Ora: M膩ori Health Advancement 30 credits

Strategies for the advancement of M膩ori health will be explored with a particular focus on health planning, national M膩ori health related strategies, health funding, the delivery of health services, and the link between M膩ori health strategies and positive M膩ori development.

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Course code: 150703 He T膩tai Arorangi: M膩ori Astronomy 30 credits

An advanced exploration of M膩ori and Indigenous astronomy, examining epistemological foundations, historical applications, and modern relevance. Students critically analyse how M膩ori and Indigenous celestial knowledge contributes to timekeeping, ecological understanding, environmental sustainability, ritual, ceremony and contemporary practices.

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Course code: 150704 He Hokinga Mahara: Hauora theory to praxis 30 credits

This course focusses on national and/or international Indigenous health perspectives and approaches. Students will compare and contrast theoretical and philosophical viewpoints of indigenous health and wellbeing development. This will include an examination of various indigenous health and wellbeing practices. Students will engage in innovative, creative and self-determining actions to (re)design practical health and wellbeing solutions within a community and/or organisations.

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Course code: 150710 Te Arero Kaiaka 30 credits

A focus on the use of M膩ori language at home, in the workplace, in social situations, in sport and recreation. Students will be encouraged to express ideas and opinions in M膩ori with confidence and to incorporate new words into the vocabulary as indicated. The significance of local idiom will be an important part of the course.

Prerequisites: 300310 (B+) and 300311 (B+), or Appraisal Required
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Course code: 150711 Te Tau-Ihu o te Reo: Advanced M膩ori Literature 30 credits

Tuatahi he ako i te taumata momo reo, te kawa o t膩tau marae p膿nei i te tangihanga, whakatauk墨, pepeha, k艒rero p奴r膩kau, waiata tawhito. Tuarua he kaupapa mai i te r膿anga poropiti M膩ori o 膿r膩 atu rau tau. Ka t膩taritia hoki ng膩 k艒rero mo t膿r膩 poropiti a Te Kooti 膧rikirangi Te T奴ruki i ahu mai ai ng膩 kaupapa maha e p膩 ana ki te mana motuhake. Tuatoru k膩 t膩taritia ng膩 k艒rero e p膩 ana ki t膿nei kaupapa hohonu, e taukapo ai 艒n膩 kaupapa ko te poroporoaki t膿n膩. This course explores language forms used in marae procedure, and language associated with tangihanga, whakatauk墨, pepeha, k艒rero p奴r膩kau, waiata tawhito. In addition the prophecies and aspirations of Te Kooti 膧rikirangi Te T奴ruki are explored. There is also an examination of the oral narrative and written literature associated with poroporoaki.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required
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Course code: 150740 Hangarau: M膩ori and technology 30 credits

An analysis of technology, its history and contemporary applications as it relates to te ao M膩ori and the implications of technology use for wh膩nau, hap奴 and iwi development. A critical examination of the role of technology in advancing M膩ori and indigenous rights and future aspirations.

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Course code: 150741 Te Amokura: Contemporary Leadership in M膩ori Development 30 credits

A critical examination of traditional and contemporary forms of M膩ori professional, personal and cultural leadership and the role of iwi, community and tribal organisations in governance.

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Course code: 269711 Policy and Development in M膩ori Education 30 credits

The course provides a critical analysis of policies for M膩ori education and of selected education policies which impact on M膩ori education. The role of the state and of school, urban and iwi communities of influence in relation to particular perceptions of M膩ori, and therefore of appropriate educational policy and development and practice will be explored.

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Course code: 269733 Mana Motuhake: Contemporary Issues in M膩ori & Indigenous Education 30 credits

An analysis of power, politics and resistance that underpin a range of contemporary and topical social issues which impact on M膩ori and/or indigenous education. A critical examination of the role of advocacy, activism and protest in advancing M膩ori and indigenous rights and aspirations in the context of education.

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Course code: 269734 Mana Wh膩nau: Wh膩nau Engagement in Education 30 credits

A critical examination of the role of whanau participation in education and the ways in which educators, educational institutions and organisations are able to engage with their M膩ori community to ensure successful social, cultural and educational outcomes for their M膩ori students within the paradigm of whanau ora.

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