Master of Hoaka Pounamu/Maori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

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

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

UC's Master of Hōaka 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. Education Workforce study awards are also available for this programme. Study Involve: Develop your language practice with wananga and assessments in te reo. Learn lesson and assessment planning for language learners, looking at international models for first and second language teaching practices. Elective courses to specialise your teaching career, for example in teaching diverse learners or using digital tools in education.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$57,300.00 (28,83,889) per year
Accommodation - 525(weekly cost)
Application deadline

Expected May 2027

Start date

Expected July 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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