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: 2021
International student entry requirements
All subjects are useful, in particular Classical Studies, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Media Studies and other languages.
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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.
Your first year introduces you to Māori media studies, helping you develop media production skills from a kaupapa Māori perspective.
You develop your teamwork skills by creating a film, including producing, directing, editing and post-production with a strong Māori or indigenous theme.
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.
Your workplace experience is a great opportunity to apply the knowledge and theory you’ve learnt in the classroom.
Recent placements included:
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.
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.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.