Course details

Summary

This diploma provides an introduction to research-based knowledge about te reo Maori, emphasising linguistic competence and critical thinking about a number of contemporary aspects of the language.

Students take the advanced language course TREO401 Te Reo: Te Kohure and three other Te Reo Maori courses.

Students who complete the diploma with Merit or Distinction may transfer to the Master of Te Reo Maori.

The course of study for the PGDipTeReo shall comprise courses equivalent to 120 points.

Subjects and courses

The Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Maori includes TREO401 Te Reo: Te Kohure and three other courses from TREO402-440.

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Entry criteria

Candidate wishing to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Maori must have one of the following:

• qualified for a bachelor's degree with a major in Te Reo Maori, or
• qualified for a bachelor's degree and have completed a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Te Reo Maori or Te Pourua Reo: Diploma in Te Reo Maori, or
• qualified for a bachelor's degree and have relevant professional experience and fluency in Te Reo Maori.

Other English language requirements: TOEFL PBT with a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5; CCEL EAP Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade; CAE or CPE score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE with an overall score of 64 and no PTE communicative skills score below 58.