Master of Te Reo Māori MTeReo

at University of Canterbury

The MTeReo (240 points) consists of compulsory Te Reo Māori courses, further courses towards an endorsement, and a choice of either a dissertation, research papers, or a project. You will normally complete at least four courses before enrolling for a research dissertation.
 

The degree takes 2 years full-time, or up to 4 years part-time.
 

Complete two compulsory courses, courses towards an endorsement, and a choice of either a dissertation, research papers, or a project.
 

Compulsory courses:

• TREO403 He Wānanga

• TREO404 Mahi-a-Rēhia
   

Pathway options (choose one):

• TREO590 Rangahau – Major Research Dissertation

• TREO591 Rangahau – Minor Research Dissertation, and 30 points of TREO 400-level courses (or other approved subject)

• TREO592 Rangahau – Research Paper, and TREO593 Rangahau – Research Paper, and 30 points of TREO 400-level courses (or other approved subject)

• TREO595 Tuhinga Pūkenga – Creative or Professional Writing Project
   

Endorsement options:

For the list of courses for each endorsement, see the Master of Te Reo Māori Schedule.

• Matihiko (Digital Technologies)

• Pāpāho (Media and Communication)

• Te Rangahau (Research)

• Titonga (Music Composition)

• Tuhinga Auaha (Creative Writing)

• Tuhinga Hautaka (Professional Writing)

• Whakarauora Reo (Language Revitalisation)

• Whakawhiti Reo (Translation)

Anyone wishing to enrol in the MTeReo must have either:

• a bachelor's degree with a major in Te Reo Māori, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average in 60 points at 300-level; or

• a bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Te Reo Māori, or another equivalent qualifying degree, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average in 60 points at 300-level; or

• a bachelor's degree, and have both relevant professional experience and a high level of competency in te reo Māori; or

• completed the four courses for the Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori with Merit or Distinction.

FEES (NZD) 2022    240pt    Special (Set) Programme Fee    $56,400

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.