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Pacific Studies and Samoan Studies
What is Pacific Studies and Samoan studies?
Pacific Studies and Samoan Studies (Fa'asāmoa) enable people to answer questions such as these and many more by building students’ understanding of the people and issues shaping the Pacific. Drawing on history, politics, language, literature, contemporary media, music, art, and relationship building with Pacific communities, Pacific Studies and Samoan Studies explore issues that are crucial to modern life in New Zealand and other countries of the Pacific.
Why Study Pacific Studies and Samoan studies?
People from Pacific countries make up a significant part of the New Zealand labour force. They are influential in local and national government, and a growing element in the economy and in the national profile of New Zealand. Graduates become knowledgeable about the complexities of Pacific history; they understand the effects of colonisation and the issues that can arise when different cultures live and work together. As employees and possible future employers, having a Pacific perspective is an advantage that graduates can use to market themselves throughout the Pacific. Through their work they will be able to make a contribution to the development of Pasifika communities in New Zealand, within the Pacific region, and internationally
What Skills Do Pacific Studies and Samoan studies Develop?
Where do Pacific Studies and Samoan studies Graduates Work?
A sample of job titles. Some roles may require additional qualifications and training.
To learn more about Pacific Studies and/or Samoan Studies at Victoria University of Wellington visit the Va'aomanū Pasifika website (Va'aomanū Pasifika is comprised of the Pacific Studies and the Samoan Studies Programmes)