Study Māori and indigenous development - Te Ara Poutama

You’re not just studying for a job. You’re preparing to lead – for your people, your community, your future. At AUT, you’ll learn in a whānau environment where staff back you to succeed, at uni and beyond. Grounded in te ao Māori, our qualifications open doors in media, business, government and iwi organisations. You’ll work on projects that matter to your community, build real industry connections and develop skills that serve both your career and your kaupapa.

Undergraduate study in Māori and indigenous development will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

Studying a bachelor's degree? You can also study:

You can study Māori and indigenous development subjects as part of many AUT bachelor’s degrees, not just the ones listed above. Choose either a major (a main subject you specialise in), a minor (a smaller subject) or an elective course:

Graduate certificates and diplomas

Postgraduate study in Māori and indigenous development will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Research in Māori and indigenous development

Real change starts with listening. AUT’s Māori and Indigenous research is grounded in kaupapa Māori and built in partnership with the communities it serves. From language revitalisation to rangatahi wellbeing, this is research that uplifts, protects and strengthens futures.

More about our research

What it's like to study Māori and indigenous development at AUT

Gain experience in the workplace while you study

Real workplace experience

Real projects, real connections. Many AUT programmes include workplace experience so you’re ready for what’s next.

You design your degree

Degrees built your way

Why settle for one subject? Our Bachelor of Arts lets you combine disciplines and build your degree your way.

Maori at AUT

Real tautoko, real results

Discover how we're changing what university can offer Māori students, their whānau and communities.

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Launch of the online “Dictionary of the Māori Language of Rarotonga” at Te Ipukarea Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology, for Cook Islands Language Week
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Professor Tania Ka’ai
Privileging Indigenous Knowledge
03 Nov, 2025
A lifetime of service by Professor Tania Ka’ai fosters a network of authentic Māori academic excellence, centring Indigenous knowledge within the universi...
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Showcasing Māori research in Te Reo
09 Oct, 2025
The Ngā Hua a Tāne-te-Wānanga held during AUT’s Research Week – Te Wiki Rangahau showcased Māori Research in te reo Māori.
@AUTMAORI a creative force
@AUTMAORI a creative force
22 Sep, 2025
The desire to make te reo Māori seen and heard drives the team behind the successful @AUTMAORI Instagram page to post as often as they can.
Launch of the online “Dictionary of the Māori Language of Rarotonga” at Te Ipukarea Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology, for Cook Islands Language Week
Launch of Online Rarotongan Dictionary
15 Aug, 2025
Te Ipukarea Research Institute has partnered with the Cook Islands Language project to launch an online dictionary for Cook Island Māori.
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AUT students selected for 2025 Y25 List
18 Jul, 2025
Two AUT students, Laya Rasooli and Ivy Lyden-Hancy, have been selected for this year’s Y25 List.

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