Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kawa a Māui.
The School of Māori Studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington specialises in te reo Māori and research on the Māori and Indigenous worlds.
Together with Te Iho Māori, our programmes, staff, and students form a vibrant and active Māori community.
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Explore undergraduate study
Follow your interests, discover new possibilities, and shape your future with a bachelor’s degree. Te Kawa a Māui offers a Bachelor of Arts at undergraduate level, with three majors to choose from.
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Explore postgraduate study
Build on your bachelor's degree, advance your career, change direction, or pursue a passion with postgraduate study. There are a range of postgraduate study options offered by Te Kawa a Māui, including diplomas, Honours, Master’s and PhD programmes.
MAOR204 He Pā Mataora—A Living Pā
We're excited to introduce our new course running Nov 26-Jan 27. Content draws on mātauranga Māori and learnings from the Living Pā building process. We explore how Māori communities are balancing cultural and environmental responsibilities to look after Papatūānuku, adapt to climate change, and live and prosper more sustainably.
Tohu Māoritanga—Diploma in Māoritanga
Interested in studying Māori Studies but don’t have University Entrance? The one-year Tohu Māoritanga diploma is the perfect pathway for you. Get a foundation in Māori language, culture, and society, as well as the academic study skills you need for university.
Kaitiakitanga—Māori Studies
Gain an in-depth understanding of how Māori manage their environmental resources, such as land, lakes, forests, and fisheries.
Master of Indigenous Studies—MIndS
Postgraduate Māori Studies
Build your ability to make a difference for Māori and boost your career with postgraduate Māori Studies.
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Nau mai, haere mai
Welcome to Te Kawa a Māui—School of Māori Studies.
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Scholarships and awards
There is a range of scholarships and awards available to students in Te Kawa a Māui.
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Taihonoa
He pūtea tautoko—Māori grants, scholarships, and opportunities.
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Hītori
Learn about the history of Te Kawa a Māui and Te Herenga Waka Marae.
