Study a subject that combines mātauranga Māori and indigenous design with contemporary building science. Learn how to foster sustainable and culturally responsive solutions in architecture, interior design, and landscape design.
In Māori Design and Environments, you'll explore critical urbanism along with the built and natural environments of Aotearoa New Zealand.
You’ll work with key concepts in mātauranga Māori based in both practice and theory. You’ll develop key conceptual design skills that incorporate an understanding of kaupapa Māori through the use of novel multimedia exploration and craft.
Choose your study path
You can study Māori Design and Environments as a minor subject—sometimes called a specialisation—in a three-year Bachelor of Architectural Studies or Bachelor of Science.
Major subjects that go well with Māori Design and Environments include:
- Architecture
- Development Studies
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Interior Architecture
- Landscape Artitecture.
Degree support and advice
We can help you match your interests and career goals with the right course of study.
If you’re a new student, talk to a Future Student Adviser.
If you’re already studying with us, talk to Tītoko—Student Success.
Study options
Find out how you can study Māori Design and Environments at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Future careers
Studying Māori Design and Environments will give you a foundation in design, technical capability, and kaupapa Māori.
These skills are sought after in many areas, including:
- cultural competency and advising
- environmental planning and policy
- arts and creative industries.
With further study, you could aim for roles in architecture and building science.
More career information
Find out more about careers.
The government careers website, Tahatū, offers more information about jobs, salaries, and current opportunities.
Scholarships
You may be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies.
We have first year and school-leaver scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas.
Scholarships for Architecture
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Studio Pacific Architecture wish to support a student undertaking their first year of study at Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design.
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This scholarship is to assist students in the last year of their first Bachelors degree at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship fund will be awarded equally between male and female students.
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Applicants must be female, New Zealand or Canadian citizens studying full time at 300 level BSc (Hons) and Master's by Coursework in any area of Science, including Architecture and Design at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Scholarships for international students
We are currently offering a NZ$15,000 VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship to all eligible international students enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree.
Your scholarship will be processed automatically when your programme application is accepted, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition fees.
We also offer specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas.
Scholarships for Architecture
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This scholarship is to assist students in the last year of their first Bachelors degree at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship fund will be awarded equally between male and female students.
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Applicants must be female, New Zealand or Canadian citizens studying full time at 300 level BSc (Hons) and Master's by Coursework in any area of Science, including Architecture and Design at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Further study
If you get good results in your undergraduate study, you could continue on to postgraduate study.
You could study for an accredited qualification, or for a Master’s or PhD if you want to do independent research.
Get help to manage your finances
We can help you:
- budget your money
- manage your student loan or allowance
- work out your accommodation payment schedule.
If you're facing financial difficulties, we can help you apply for the Hardship Fund.
You may be eligible for government or community support, too.
Wellington Global Exchange
If you're a current student at Victoria University of Wellington, you can complete part of your degree overseas. Choose from our 140 partner universities worldwide.
Study Abroad and Exchange Programme
If you're an overseas student, you can spend a trimester or a year at Victoria University of Wellington. You'll earn credits at your home university while you study here.