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Master of Te Reo Māori

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

2 years

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

The Master of Te Reo Māori prepares graduates for a professional career in te reo Māori.

It provides advanced knowledge of the language, and an introduction to research, emphasising linguistic competence and critical thinking about a range of contemporary and historical aspects of te reo.

Course Subjects
  • TREO403 He Wānanga
  • TREO404 Mahi-a-Rēhia
  • TREO590 Rangahau – Major Research Dissertation
  • TREO591 Rangahau – Minor Research Dissertation , and 30 points of TREO 400-level courses (or other approved subject)
  • TREO592 Rangahau – Research Paper , and TREO593 Rangahau – Research Paper , and 30 points of TREO 400-level courses (or other approved subject)
  • TREO595 Tuhinga Pūkenga – Creative or Professional Writing Project
  • Matihiko (Digital Technologies)
  • Pāpāho (Media and Communication)
  • Te Rangahau (Research)
  • Titonga (Music Composition)
  • Tuhinga Auaha (Creative Writing)
  • Tuhinga Hautaka (Professional Writing)
  • Whakarauora Reo (Language Revitalisation)
  • Whakawhiti Reo (Translation)

Entry criteria

Anyone wishing to enrol in the MTeReo must have either:

  • a bachelor's degree with a major in Te Reo Māori, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average in 60 points at 300-level; or
  • a bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Te Reo Māori, or another equivalent qualifying degree, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average in 60 points at 300-level; or
  • a bachelor's degree, and have both relevant professional experience and a high level of competency in te reo Māori; or
  • completed the four courses for the Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori with Merit or Distinction.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of 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.

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