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29 Bachelor's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in New Zealand

Tauwhitinga Maori - Maori Communication Strategy and Practice
The Tauwhitinga Maori - Maori Communication Strategy and Practice course from University of Canterbury is ideal for anyone looking to bring about social change, and help industries engage more strongly with our bicultural nation.

Bachelor of Arts in Maori Studies
Explore your passions through a rich variety of subjects and develop the creativity and flexibility needed in the changing job-market. Choose the Bachelor of Arts in Maori Studies program from Victoria University of Wellington .

Indigenous Narrative
Represent indigenous stories, history, and people through the digital media industry in the Indigenous Narrative programme at University of Canterbury.

Bachelor of Arts in Samoan Studies
Explore your passions through a rich variety of subjects and develop the creativity and flexibility needed in the changing job-market. Choose the Bachelor of Arts in Samoan Studies program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Partnerships
This Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Partnerships programme at University of Canterbury is for those who want to learn how to engage respectfully and effectively with mana whenua and other Indigenous communities to advance the aspirations of local communities and the goals of sustainability and wellbeing for all.

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Explore your passions through a rich variety of subjects and develop the creativity and flexibility needed in the changing job-market. Choose the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Maori and Indigenous Health
The Maori and Indigenous Health course from University of Canterbury combines Indigenous culture and practices with health and social services.

Cultural Studies
This Cultural Studies course from University of Canterbury, like culture, is highly flexible; you can construct your own degree and choose to dive into what interests you the most.

Te Reo Maori
Learning te reo Māori enables us to explore our identity as New Zealanders and pass on our passion to others and future generations. The Te Reo Maori course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Te Ao Hakinakina
The Te Ao Hakinakina programme at University of Canterbury explores the world of Māori sports, including its history and strong influences on our extensive and unique sporting culture in Aotearoa.

Global Societies and Cultures
Through this Global Societies and Cultures programme at University of Canterbury you will learn to engage with ideas that have shaped today’s world during the course of history and examine Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural society in a global context.

Antarctic Studies
Antarctica is the highest, coldest, and most isolated continent, so vast that it affects climate and ocean currents. Explore its history, biodiversity, and role in the global climate crisis with this Antarctic Studies programme at University of Canterbury.

Cultural Heritage
If you are interested in galleries, libraries, archives, and museums, then this Cultural Heritage programme at University of Canterbury is for you. Explore culture through objects, ranging from contemporary art to archaeological remains to the built environment.

Bachelor of Globalisation, Movement and Change
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with a BA Globalisation, Movement and Change programme offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .

Bachelor of World Affairs and Organisations
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with a Bachelor of World Affairs and Organisations programme offered at the Victoria University of Wellington

Maori and Indigenous Perspectives
The Maori and Indigenous Perspectives programme at University of Canterbury investigates how the cultural environment we live in impacts our identity, experiences, and wellbeing.

Arts - Interpreting
Through the Arts - Interpreting course from Auckland University of Technology you learn to recognise cross-cultural implications for interpreting, and the ethical and professional responsibilities of an interpreter.
Asian Studies (Honours)
Further your study and enhance your career potential with advanced courses and supervised research alongside some of New Zealand's leading scholars with the Asian Studies (Honours) programme at the University of Auckland.
Population Studies
With the Population Studies course at the University of Waikato you will gain a solid, research-led understanding of the population issues facing developed and developing countries, with a particular emphasis on the South Pacific.
International Languages and Cultures
The International Languages and Cultures programme at University of Waikato prepares you with the language skills and cultural understanding that employers are looking for in an increasingly globalised world. We offer five area Specialisations – Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.