Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development (BMPD)

Requirements

The BMPD requires three years of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. You will choose a subject offered by the School (excluding Māori Media and Communication) that you would like to study in depth (your major subject) over three years. At the same time you can choose a second major or a supporting subject. The remaining papers are your electives.

You must gain at least 360 points.
At least 240 points must be above 100 level, of which at least 80 points must be above 200 level.
You must complete a major subject comprising 120 points above 100 level, of which 60 points must be at 300 level.
You must complete a supporting subject comprising 70 points, of which 40 points must be above 100 level. If you are doing a double major, the second major fulfils this requirement.
You must include any compulsory papers for a major or supporting subject.
You must include 35 points from the core Māori and Pacific Development papers, 15 points in te reo Māori and 15 points in tikanga Māori.
You may take up to 80 points outside the field. If you are doing a second major outside the field, you may take up to 120 points to complete that major.

Majors for the degree

Māori and Pacific Development

Te Reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Specialisation for the degree

Te Tohu Paetahi

Supporting Subject(s)

Treaty of Waitangi Studies/Akoranga te Tiriti o Waitangi

Māori Media and Communication

Single Major Structure

This structure sets out the minimum requirements for the BMPD with a single Major. If you wish to double major, contact the School for further advice.

Notes

100 level papers are introductory papers and are normally taken in your first year of study.
You can do more than the minimum requirement by taking advanced papers.
You must also meet any pre-requisite requirements.