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Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) in Pacific and Indigenous Studies

Program Available at Hamilton Campus

Pacific and Indigenous Studies focuses on the diverse Pacific region – which covers a third of the earth’s surface and is home to over 1200 languages – as well as on the histories, experiences, and perspectives of Pacific people in New Zealand.

Students of Pacific and Indigenous Studies bring a wide range of background knowledge to their studies: from Pacific students who will find their own perspectives are valued and expanded through academic study in this area, all the way through to students who might have little knowledge about the region but bring a desire to learn about where we are.

All students of Pacific and Indigenous Studies learn a lot about the region and where we are, and also practice and develop skills of critical thinking, communication, and analysis of diverse perspectives.

Campus Information

Hamilton campus

Our main campus is located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Hamilton, with outdoor activities, shopping malls and eateries only a short drive away. On campus, you’ll find a new state-of-the-art Student Centre, sporting facilities, cafes and eateries, car parking, subsidised bus services and more.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required

30 Days

GTE/Possible Interview call from Institution

30 Days

Visa Process

10 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career Opportunities
Sustainability advisor
Anthropologist
Biodiversity Management
Climate action specialist
Community educator
Data analyst
Ecologist
Economist
Environmental Scientist
Foreign Affairs Advisor
Media advisor
Policy Analyst
Political Scientist
Politician
Public relations expert
Planner

PSW Opportunity

During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Achieve an average of 75% over the best four academic subjects in the Indian School Certificate (ISC), or the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), and selected state boards: Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal with a minimum of 60% in English, or:An average of 80% over the best four academic subjects in all other state boards with Minimum of 65% in English.

English language entry requirements

To provide flexibility to students due to COVID-19 who have been affected by the closure of testing centres, the University of Waikato will accept the following alternative tests for 2023 intakes. Please note this policy is subject to review.

IELTS Indicator (this is an online version of the regular IELTS test)

TOEFL iBT Home (Plus) (this is an online version of the regular TOEFL test)

Duolingo English Test (DET) with the following scores:

DET score of 95 for pre-degree programmes (IELTS 5.5 equivalent)

DET score of 105 for undergraduate/graduate programmes (excluding those listed below)

DET score of 120 for postgraduate programmes (excluding doctoral programmes)

English language test

Undergraduate, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas (all courses except those listed below)

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)

iBT (internet-based) TOEFL

80 with a score of 21 in writing

iBT (home-based) TOEFL

80 with a score of 21 in writing

C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) 169 and no bands below 162

Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill

NCUK English for Academic Purposes Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)

Level 4 (Academic)

Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) Minimum score of 54

Pearson PTE Academic

Overall score of 46 with no Band less than 36

Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

II with distinction in all four components

University of Waikato College

Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

University of Waikato

Hamilton , North Island, New Zealand, New Zealand