Postgraduate Diploma in Hoaka Pounamu | Maori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning

Graduate Diploma

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

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Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

PGDipHP

About this course

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

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

Entry requirements

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 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 Postgraduate Diploma in 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

This Diploma will give you professional development as a teacher of te ao Maori, and an opportunity to seek leadership roles promoting te reo use in schools.

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