Bachelor of Māori Development - Māori Media
Study Māori media with us and gain insight into the fast-paced media industry, as well as a sound understanding of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori.
The introduction of a Māori television channel has opened many doors for people interested in Māori media. A strong foundation in te reo Māori and basic tikanga is highly valued in this field – regardless of ethnicity. That’s why graduates of AUT’s Māori Media major have an edge in the competitive media industry.
You learn to apply a Māori world view to the media and could build web applications, make films or design interactive multimedia from a bicultural perspective. We’re proud of our innovative and supportive learning environment.
Start date: 2022
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Minimum entry requirements
International student entry requirements
Useful school subjects
All subjects are useful, in particular Classical Studies, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Media Studies and other languages.
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English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent
Transferring to AUT (recognition or prior learning)
Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you may be able to get formal credit if you have completed a university or technical institute course that closely matches the level and content of an AUT course. You normally need to have completed this course within the last five years. If you have a variety of learning and experience (for example professional development workshops and work experience) that matches the learning within the course, you may be able to apply for non-formal credit.
Year 1
Your first year introduces you to Māori media studies, helping you develop media production skills from a kaupapa Māori perspective.
Courses you study this year
- MAOR501 Te Kākano Māori Language 1
- MAOR502 Te Kākano Māori Language 2
- COMM590 Communication and Presentation Systems
- COMM506 Media Production Workshop
- CWRT601 Creative Writing: Ngā Tuhituhi Māori
- TVSP590 Kaupapa Maori Screen Production
- DIGM550 Applied Media 1
Year 2
You develop your teamwork skills by creating a film, including producing, directing, editing and post-production with a strong Māori or indigenous theme.
Courses you study this year
- MAOR601 Te Pihinga Māori Language 1
- MAOR602 Te Pihinga Māori Language 2
- MAOR603 Te Rangahau Research Methods
- HIST690 Te Tiriti o Waitangi: The Treaty of Waitangi
- COMM690 Māori Media Project
- DIGM650 Applied Media 2
Year 3
In Year 3, you focus on developing research techniques and advanced technical skills in preparation for your workplace experience (the Work Integrated Learning course) in your last semester.
Courses you study this year
- MAOR707 Cooperative Education
- TVSP790 Māori Media Production
- MAOR706 Research Course: Literature Review
- MAOR708 Te Ao Hurihuri: Contemporary Māori Issues
Workplace experience
Your workplace experience is a great opportunity to apply the knowledge and theory you’ve learnt in the classroom.
Recent placements included:
- Māori Television
- Auckland Museum
- Kura Productions
- Ngā Aho Whakaari
- South Seas Film and Television School
- Tangata Whenua Television
Elective courses
In addition to the above courses you also need to undertake electives. We encourage you to choose Māori development and te reo Māori courses for your electives, as they cover skills that are crucial for a career in Māori media.
Level 5
- HIST500 Introduction to New Zealand History
- MGMT550 Management Processes (not offered in 2018)
- TIKA503 Ki te Whaiao: Māori Culture and Society (not offered in 2018)
- ECON581 Economic Framework
Level 6
Level 7
- MAOR701 Te Māhuri Māori Language 1
- MAOR702 Te Māhuri Māori Language 2
- HIST701 Nostalgia and Utopianism in NZ History
Additional majors and minors for bachelor’s degrees
Add an additional major or a minor to your bachelor’s degree and study another area that interests you. You can choose from a wide range of additional majors or minors.
- Broadcasting
- Government and local authorities
- Marketing and sales
- Multimedia development
- Production and filming (sound, lighting, producing, directing, scripting, editing)
- Public relations
- Radio
- Te reo/cultural advisor
- Presenter
Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.
18 Jul 2022
$6,311 - $6,607
- This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on courses selected and may exceed this range.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
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$7,606
- This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on courses selected and may exceed this range.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.