Study Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Master of Indigenous Studies positions Māori and Pacific cultures and histories in the global context of indigenous colonial and post-colonial experiences, cultural rights, and self determination.Take your undergraduate degree in Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, or Education to the next level, or get a qualification that underpins your career supporting Māori and indigenous communities here or overseas.You’ll learn to debate and negotiate indigenous issues in a persuasive, sophisticated, culturally appropriate, and respectful manner. Explore indigenous perspectives on sustainable development, resource management, governance, language, education, economics, or science.Deepen your understanding of the ethical responsibilities of indigenous research, and conceptualise and articulate your knowledge of indigenous political and cultural relationships.

Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$38,350.00 (US$ 22,876) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

A Bachelors degree with at least a B average or equivalent in a relevant subject

Proof of English proficiency

To be accepted into this programme you will need one of the following:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative score of not less than 50)

EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 14 subject areas.

  • 5-Stars Plus from the QS Stars Rating of Excellence
  • Number one in New Zealand for research intensity
  • 92 percent of graduates are employed or furthering their stu
  • Located in the heart of New Zealand’s vibrant capital city

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