Master of Hōaka Pounamu | Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning
MHP
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Doctor of Education
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Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Doctor of Education
Download Brochure
Overview
UC's Master of Hōaka Pounamu | Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning (MHP) is an ideal programme for teachers, leaders, and education researchers to raise the knowledge of te reo Māori in bilingual, immersion, and mainstream settings. The courses are designed to extend your knowledge on the use of te reo Māori in the classroom.
Be a part of language revitalisation for Aotearoa and help immerse mātauranga and te reo Māori into everyday learning.
- Develop your language practice with wānanga and assessments in te reo.
- Learn lesson and assessment planning for language learners, looking at international models for first and second language teaching practices.
- Elective courses to specialise your teaching career, for example in teaching diverse learners or using digital tools in education.
To enrol in the MHP, you will need to have either:
- an Aotearoa teaching degree
- any bachelor's degree with a major in Education or related subject, with at least a B Grade Average
- a three-year diploma in Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary Teaching
- equivalent study from other approved degrees.
The selection process also involves a hui with the Programme Coordinator to assess your level of te reo Māori fluency and ensure you will be able to succeed in your study.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Hōaka Pounamu | Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
The MHP is made up of 180 points, including compulsory and elective courses, featuring several noho marae experiences and full-immersion reo classes.
You can complete your degree within 1 year full-time, or part-time for up to 4 years.
Compulsory courses
Elective courses
- Choose two courses from these options
You could go onto a Doctor of Education, or onto a PhD in Education.
Graduates will have extensive experience teaching a second language as well as the confidence to work with students, whānau, iwi, and other communities growing their Māori learning.
This Master's degree will also prepare you for leadership or research roles with the ability to critique and develop the Aotearoa teaching curriculum.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student and graduate profiles.
- 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 you can do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2023 | 180 | $11,942 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) | Fees (NZD) Excl GST |
| 2023 | 180 | $51,000 | $44,348 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Hōaka Pounamu | Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning.
For study planning help, contact our Student Advisor team.
For more information on facilities, resources, and staff, see Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education.
For more general information, email info@canterbury.ac.nz or freephone 0800 VARSITY (827 748).