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The Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development (BMPD) is unique to Waikato. You will not find another degree that looks so intently at the relationship between development strategies and Māori and Pacific Island communities.
BMPD Benefits
- Tātai Aronui Mentoring Programme.
- Prioritises research into “grass roots” communities.
- Opportunity for postgraduate study.
The BMPD will develop your knowledge of the issues affecting Māori, Pacific and other indigenous peoples and put these in a global context. It will arm you with the skills to find solutions and to manage the assets and resources required to implement them. The BMPD will equip you for a career that involves working with Māori and Pacific Island communities to enhance their development and life choices.
Unlike other degree programmes in indigenous studies, the BMPD is taught largely by staff who are of Māori or Pacific descent. They are highly regarded researchers who work on “grass roots” development projects across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
You may opt to complete your degree almost entirely in Te Reo. No other university in New Zealand offers this level of immersion. That’s not surprising when you consider you will be studying at a university with a long commitment to tikanga Māori and Te Reo, and its Māori community.
Majors
A second major can also be selected from the majors offered by other Faculties and Schools of Studies. Please consult with your Faculty or School of Studies to see how this can fit into your programme.
BMPD Career Opportunities
- Developmental and Environmental Agencies
- Foreign Affairs
- Government Policy Work
- Health, Training and Welfare
- Māori Creative and Performing Arts
- Research
- Small and Medium-sized Business Ownership
- Tertiary Institutions
Specialisations
Within some majors, there are several optional specialisations that are carefully designed to ensure you have a good mastery of a particular area of study. These specialisations will equip you with the skills and abilities you need to succeed in your chosen career.
Within the Te Reo Māori/Māori Language major you may choose to specialise in: Te Tohu Paetahi.
Practical Experience
The School of Māori and Pacific Development plans to develop work placements over the next two years. The School is looking at appropriate placements, which will enable students to get involved with their own iwi, hapū or Pacific community organisations.
Entry Requirements
You will be eligible to apply for this degree if you have University Entrance and meet any additional requirements for the qualification. All other applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Some papers have specific entry requirements and if you do not have the required background you may be directed to take certain papers in your first year of study.
Scholarships
The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship, Te Tohu Paetahi Entrance Scholarship, Tau Rua Mano Scholarship.
For more information, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships
Degree Structure
3 years - 360 points
It is recommended that students include 100 level prerequisites for any compulsory papers in their chosen major(s) in the first year of their programme of study.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 120 Points | 120 Points | 120 Points |
| Major | Supporting Subject | Elective Papers |
| Te Reo Māori | Māori and Pacific Development | Tikanga Māori |
| 100 LEVEL | 200 LEVEL | 300 LEVEL |
| 100 LEVEL | 200 LEVEL | 300 LEVEL |
| 100* LEVEL | 200 LEVEL | 300 LEVEL |
| 100* LEVEL | 200 LEVEL | 200 LEVEL |
| 100 LEVEL | 200 LEVEL | 200 LEVEL |
| 100 LEVEL | 200* LEVEL | 300 LEVEL |
| 100 LEVEL | ||
| 100 LEVEL |
