BA - Pacific Studies in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The Bachelor of Arts offers the flexibility to pursue your passions across diverse academic disciplines. You'll have access to an extensive selection of courses designed to align with various interests and professional aspirations. Your BA education will equip you with adaptable knowledge and competencies to thrive in evolving job markets. Developing transferable skills like effective communication and innovative problem-solving will broaden your career prospects in our rapidly changing workforce. Enhance your professional toolkit through our specialized, theme-oriented elective modules. Opting for a double major provides concentrated expertise while deepening your academic proficiency. The program allows you to sample different subjects before committing to your two primary specializations. You can also combine your BA with another qualification through our conjoint degree options for interdisciplinary learning.

Pacific Studies cultivates understanding of Pacific Island cultures, identities, and lived experiences. The program examines Pacific history, health practices, social anthropology, indigenous languages (including Samoan, Cook Islands Reo, and Tongan), traditional knowledge systems, performing arts, cultural artifacts, and cinematic expressions. These elements are studied through comparative perspectives across Pacific communities.