3 Indigenous Studies

3 Indigenous Studies is a course that offers Pacific Studies unit standards which will focus on aspects of indigenous cultures. Students can choose their own ethnic/indigenous culture to focus on and compare it to aspects of Pacific cultures. Students will be offered 4 standards to complete throughout the year, altogether worth 18 credits (L2) and 21 credits (L3). This is a highly scaffolded course that enriches our students learning experiences by tapping into their ethnic background and rich cultural experiences. 

Although it is not a UE approved, Achievement standard course, Indigenous Studies and Pacific Studies are courses offered at many major universities in Aotearoa including University of Auckland, Waikato University and University of Wellington (Victoria). This subjects also leads into jobs that involve policy making for Pacific peoples. Alongside this academic pathway, students of Indigenous Studies will gain a better understanding and appreciation for their ethnic and cultural background by providing space in our curriculum to explore aspects of their ethnic and cultural backgrounds in depth.