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Postgraduate Diploma in Hōaka Pounamu | Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

2 years

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

The Postgraduate Diploma in Hōaka Pounamu | Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning (PGDipHP) aims to develop high-quality graduates who will promote leadership and raise knowledge of te reo Māori in bilingual, immersion, and mainstream settings.

This qualification is ideal for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers who want to upskill their te reo Māori and teaching skills. All courses are taught through the medium of re reo Māori.

Our postgraduate Hōaka Pounamu programmes are approved courses for the Teachers' Kaupapa Māori/Māori-Medium Education Study Award. Find out more and how to apply.

Subjects and Courses
  • EDHP401 Te Tiriti o Waitangi i te Ao Mātauranga
  • EDHP402 Whakarauora Reo
  • EDHP603 Mātauranga Māori Hei Marautanga
  • EDHP604 Tikanga/Rautaki Whakaako Reo

Entry criteria

For entry to the PGDipHP, you need to have one of the following:

  • 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 not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Teaching language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Hōaka Pounamu | Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning or use the admission requirements checker.

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