Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
Introduction
This Diploma provides an introduction to research-based knowledge about te reo Māori, emphasising linguistic competence and critical thinking about a number of contemporary aspects of the language.
You will take the advanced language course TREO401 Te Ngao ki Hawaiki and three other Te Reo Māori courses.
Students who complete the Diploma with Merit or Distinction may transfer to the Master of Te Reo Māori.
Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
Entry requirements
Those wishing to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori must have one of the following:
- a bachelor’s degree with a major in Te Reo Māori; or
- any bachelor’s degree, and have also completed a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Te Reo Māori; or
- any bachelor’s degree, and have relevant professional experience and fluency in Te Reo Māori.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
How do I plan my diploma?
The course of study for the PGDipTeReo shall comprise courses equivalent to 120 points.
The Diploma can be completed in 1 year full-time, or in up to 4 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori.
Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
Subjects and courses
The Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori includes:
- TREO401 Te Ngao ki Hawaiki
- Three courses (90 points) from TREO 402–440
Domestic
2024 tuition fee estimate: $8,184 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $8,675 (120 points)
International
2024 Special Programme Fee: $30,900 (120 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $32,400 (120 points)
2026 Special Programme Fee: $34,000 (120 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
Further study
You can go on to study a Master of Te Reo Māori, or a Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Te Reo Māori.
Subject to approval, you may transfer completed courses from the Diploma (passed with a B Grade Point Average or higher) to the honours or master's programmes.
Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
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