poutuarongo mātauranga māori
bachelor of mātauranga māori
Kia Māori ā tātou mokopuna – That our descendants be distinctively Māori.
Studies in Mātauranga Māori will introduce you to understandings of human behaviour based on concepts handed down through generations, giving you the ability to see, live and breathe from a Māori world view.
Te whakamāramatanga o ngā tikanga tuku iho e puta ai te titiro a te Māori ki tōna ao. Learn kaupapa and tikanga Māori that define the way we view the world as Māori. Explore Māori knowledge as our tūpuna understood it, as we understand it today and as it will be applied tomorrow. For anyone aspiring to work with or for a Māori organisation and in kaupapa Māori environments, this qualification is a must.
Over the course of this three year degree you will expand on and incorporate extensive studies in kaitiakitanga, tohungatanga, roles on the marae, paepae and science and technology in a mātauranga Māori context. Examine ngā tikanga tuku iho (our inherited treasures) including the creation of Māori art forms, karakia and associated pūrākau. Identify and explore the characteristics of atua Māori, look at concepts such as iwi, hapū and whānau, iwi oral tradition and gain a sound knowledge of marae protocol and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Te reo, iwi and hapū studies are an intrinsic part of each year of the degree. As a graduate you will be able to offer advice on aspects of tikanga Māori and its role and relevance in today’s world in a wide range of professional, personal, whānau, iwi and hapū settings.
To enrol in this qualification you must first complete the Heke Mātauranga Māori which is a one year diploma and the first year towards this three year qualification. The diploma examines ngā tikanga tuku iho, Māori art and design concepts, iwi oral traditions and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You will undertake research about your marae and develop your te reo Māori skills, including mihimihi, waiata and karakia.
Years two and three of the Poutuarongo Mātauranga Māori expand further on ngā taonga tuku iho and incorporate more in-depth studies in kaitiakitanga, tohungatanga, roles on the marae, paepae and science and technology in the mātauranga Māori context.
TE REO AND IWI AND HAPŪ STUDIES
Each year, you will complete weekly tutorials and activities in Te Reo via our online space, Mūrau. These not only prepare you to attend two five-day long hui rumaki reo on campus at the end of each semester; but will further enhance your journey as you learn the value and mana our language holds in the mātauranga Māori space. Yes, it can be scary, but you will not be taking the journey alone nor do you do not need to have any reo to begin! You will be guided every step of the way with tutor support.
You will also study two papers each year in Iwi and Hapū studies to compliment your learning, these are often the most rewarding part of study for the majority of our students as they gain a deep connection back to their roots. Your Iwi and Hapū papers will be online with excellent tutor support to help you through, week by week activities. The assignments that you complete will become a taonga and resource for your whānau, marae, iwi and will be treasured for years to come. You are encouraged to complete your iwi and hapū studies through the eyes of a tūpuna and use them to create meaningful taonga for future generations.
Te Reo and Iwi and Hapū studies begin in the first week of the academic year, so you can begin your studies before your first specialisation noho. You will also get the opportunity to meet your reo and iwi and hapū pūkenga during your first noho on campus.
Code:
PMM
Credits:
360
Duration:
3 years
Level:
NZQA Level 7
Delivery:
Residential seminars, self directed learning and online delivery
Location:
Mode:
Bilingual (Māori/English)
Next Intake:
17 Feb - 26 Oct 2025
Tuition Fees:
$10, 203.54 (approximately)
TOTAL cost for full three year course
Entry Requirements:
Minimum age of 17 years. Regular internet access, email address and computer or laptop with a working mic and camera are required.
Curriculum
Marautanga
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
After Graduation
Ka puta te ihu
- Case Manager
- Historian
- Project Researcher
- Cultural Advisor
- Tertiary Lecturer
- Policy Advisor
- Policy Analyst
- Tourism/Hospitality Advisor
- Reo Revitalisation
why te wānanga o raukawa
Distinctively Māori
Te Wānanga o Raukawa is a unique centre for higher learning and development, dedicated to the dissemination of Māori knowledge.
Higher Level Māori Learning
With a strong wish to see Māori achieving at the highest levels of education, Te Wānanga o Raukawa has positioned itself to cater specifically to higher level undergraduate, graduate and post graduate Māori students.
Pioneering Māori Education
Te Wānanga o Raukawa was established in 1981 as the first contemporary wānanga of Aotearoa, pioneering the application of kaupapa, tikanga, kawa to the advancement of Māori within a contemporary education context.