The Degree of Master of Indigenous Studies – MIndigSt

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have completed the requirements for a Bachelors Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma from this University in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 180 points must have:

a completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and a relevant major or specialisation, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a relevant major or specialisation

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University in a relevant subject, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points of relevant courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the Postgraduate Certificate has not been awarded.

3 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 or 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: Relevant majors, specialisations or subjects may include: Anthropology, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Enviromental Studies, History, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Social Work, and Sociology.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 4a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points in the total enrolment for this degree.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 4b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points in the total enrolment for this degree.

7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Indigenous Studies Schedule.

8 A student who has to complete 120 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 30 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Indigenous Studies cannot continue.

9 A student who has to complete 180 points for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Indigenous Studies cannot continue.

10 Where a student has previously passed courses equivalent to any of the required courses, a 700 level course approved by the Programme Director for this degree must be substituted.

11 Enrolment in any elective course is subject to the approval of the relevant Academic Head or nominee.

12 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Programme Director.

13 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

14 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Indigenous Studies to the Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies or Postgraduate Certificate in Arts.

15 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

16 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

17 a The dissertation is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Academic Head.

b The dissertation topic must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c The dissertation is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

18 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.