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The Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world.

Pacific Studies

Expand your knowledge and understanding of Pacific lands, cultures and languages. You’ll get an introduction to the ideas and work of leading thinkers, political leaders, activists and artists of the islands. Examine the impacts of imperialism and colonialism on Pasifika cultures and gain an understanding of modern Pacific issues. You'll also learn at least one Pacific Island language - Samoan, Maori or French.

Course structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BA
• At least 80 points must be from 100-level courses listed for the BA
• A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level and
• At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level
• at least 75 must be from 300-level courses listed for the BA
• Of the 75 points, up to 15 may come from courses listed for another degree when they are taken to satisfy the requirements of an additional major subject from another degree

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Four PASI courses:

• The Pacific Heritage (PASI 101)
• Comparative History in Polynesia (PASI 201)
• Globalisation and Popular Culture in the Pacific (PASI 202)
• Framing the Pacific: Theorising Culture and Society (PASI 301)

One courses in Samoan, Maori or French language

Courses worth 40 points at 200 and 300 level with a significant content in Pacific Studies, including 20 points from 300-level courses from:

PASI 303

ARTH 214

Maori and Pasifika Creative Writing Workshop- Te Hiringa a Tuhi (CREW 260)

Pacific Nations Education (EDUC 224)

Pacific Histories: Environments, Peoples and Empires (HIST 219)

Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi (MAOR 216)

Te Puwhenuatanga o Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa / The Peopling of Polynesia (MAOR 217)

MUSC 251

Samoan Language and Oratory (SAMO 201)

Fa'asinomaga ma Tusitusiga Samoa/Samoan literature (SAMO 202)

Topics in Pacific Art (ARTH 336)

Multi-ethnic Education (EDUC 322)

Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Education Aotearoa (EDUC 323)

The Pacific Islands after 1945 (HIST 336)

Studies in Music and Dance of Oceania (MUSC 351)

Samoan Language and Customs (SAMO 301)

Interpreting and Translation (SAMO 302)

Future-proof your career

The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.