29 BA Degree Programs in New Zealand

Introduction to key concepts in sociology and apply them to case studies in New Zealand society. The paper concentrates on issues of race/ethnicity, gender and class in New Zealand society. Additionally, SOCI 101 is set up to act as an introduction to the academic skills required for studying sociology at university level.

An exploration of the twentieth century's wars and revolutions, booms and busts, dictators and democratic forces, providing a secure historical basis for understanding today's complex globalised world. New Zealand history in a global perspective: the way forces of imperialism, colonisation, capitalism and racial conflict have shaped modern New Zealand and its place in the world.

A basic understanding of Māori cultural concepts and the historical context within which Māori society has developed to its contemporary position is critical to New Zealand's development. A student who completes this paper will be equipped with the knowledge and cultural awareness to participate more fully in New Zealand society.

What does it mean to be a “global citizen”? Does it mean the same thing for anyone, anywhere? Or does it mean different things for different people around the world, including for us in Aotearoa New Zealand? Why are “global perspectives” so important in today’s world and how do we develop them?

The tourism and hospitality sectors have in recent decades represented one of the world's largest industries. In New Zealand tourism has been a $40 billion industry that has generated 9% of GDP. As a highly diverse and innovative industry, as well as a significant source of employment, it is critical that the industry is served by high-quality graduates.

Education serves a vital role in society and is often at the heart of public debate. This paper will introduce you to key social, cultural, historical, and political debates related to education in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through lectures, workshops, and readings, the paper provides students with provocations and tools to develop a critical and informed understanding of the complex and multiple roles of education in society. In particular.

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree lets you explore a range of subjects, from politics, philosophy and history, to criminology, anthropology, music, English and more. The Otago BA is designed to be flexible – giving you the freedom to change your major or minor subjects.

A multi-disciplinary introduction to the culture and society of Asian countries and regions, with an emphasis on East Asia. Get to know New Zealand's largest neighbours and trading partners, where ancient cultural traditions mix with cutting-edge modern technology, and learn why Asia has become the economic and cultural powerhouse of the 21st century.

An introduction to communication theories, media, and genres. Communication theory as it applies to cultural, media, and technological contexts and processes. This is a foundation paper for a BA in Communication Studies and for studies in Media, Film and Communication more generally.

An introduction to European History from the Middle Ages, known for the Crusading Movement and the Black Death, to the dawn of the modern era, marked by the French Revolution and the rise of capitalism. It explores how medieval Europe created a new civilisation and how and why Western Europe grew into a global power in the modern period.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree Program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree Program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.

An introduction to the geographic study of the Earth’s environmental systems, with particular emphasis on energy, landforms, vegetation, surficial materials and water. Includes laboratory studies, tutorials and field work. Physical Geography is the study of the natural environment that promotes the understanding of the interactions between social, earth and physical science.

If we are to understand, perform or compose the widest range of music, we need to understand its basic building materials. Fundamentally these include rhythm, harmony and melody. The paper contains both analytical and practical elements in each of these areas.