Bachelor of Arts - Samoan Studies / Mataupu tau Samoa

Victoria University of Wellington

Gain a new understanding of the world and the people who live in it. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is ranked in the top 1 percent worldwide for Arts and Humanities and for Social Science in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

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Gain an understanding of New Zealand's S?moan population and our Pacific Island neighbourhood—through studying the language, society, and culture of S?moa. Explore the way cultural beliefs, ceremonies, and daily life shape the S?moan language. Discover the importance of nature to S?moan culture, and learn to understand the meanings behind traditional song and dance. Study at the only university where you can major in S?moan Studies.

Capital opportunities

Study in New Zealand’s beating heart. The BA at Victoria University of Wellington offers opportunities you won’t find anywhere else in the country—we’re just a walk away from the centre of politics, national archives, museums and libraries, as well as foreign embassies and the public service. Make the most of our links with many local and national organisations to develop your own connections in the capital.

Wellington is New Zealand’s creative and cultural capital. Discover its treasure trove of theatre, film, music, art, heritage and, of course, cafés, and make the city your own.

Future-proof your career

The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.

Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives, and skills in research and analysis can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.