Master of Hoaka Pounamu | Maori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning

Masters (Coursework)

UC's Master of Hoaka Pounamu | Maori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning (MHP) is an ideal programme for teachers, leaders, and education researchers to raise the knowledge of te reo Maori in bilingual, immersion, and mainstream settings.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

MHP

About this course

UC's Master of Hoaka Pounamu | Maori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning (MHP) is an ideal programme for teachers, leaders, and education researchers to raise the knowledge of te reo Maori in bilingual, immersion, and mainstream settings. The courses are designed to extend your knowledge on the use of te reo Maori in the classroom.

Be a part of language revitalisation for Aotearoa and help immerse matauranga and te reo Maori into everyday learning.

Entry requirements

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 Maori 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 Hoaka Pounamu | Maori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

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Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Graduates will have extensive experience teaching a second language as well as the confidence to work with students, whanau, iwi, and other communities growing their Maori 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.

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