Program Overview

Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi

The Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi is an intensive, one-year total immersion Māori language programme, with papers at 100, 200, and 300 levels.

Points and Duration

• The total number of points to gain this qualification is 120 points.
• The expected duration of this qualification is 1 year.

Locations

• The qualification is offered in Hamilton and Tauranga.

Area of Study

• The qualification is offered under the Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies.

Start Dates

• The qualification can be started in Trimester A (March).

Why Study the Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi?

The Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi is the first intensive te reo Māori immersion programme of its kind, and it has paved the way for the revitalisation of te reo Māori for more than 30 years. The focus of this programme is to provide students with a unique Māori language immersion pathway, with the goal of producing students who can fluently and competently speak in te reo Māori, regardless of their starting level of fluency.

Highlights

• The programme is taught predominantly in te reo Māori and involves taking eight compulsory te reo Māori papers.
• The programme is offered at both the Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.
• The workload in Te Tohu Paetahi is intensive, with students attending classes daily from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
• Marae noho (marae stays), hākinakina (sports), and social outings are all part of the curriculum in Te Tohu Paetahi.
• Students can attain a Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi or credit the programme towards their first year of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Social Sciences with a Te Reo Māori major, or use Te Reo Māori as a second major in most University of Waikato qualifications.

Degree Information

Plan Your Study

The Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi consists of the following papers:

• MAORI111 Te Reo Māori: Introductory 1
• MAORI112 Te Reo Māori: Introductory 2
• MAORI157 Ngā Mahi a Rehia: An Introduction to Kapa Haka
• MAORI210 Te Whakahaumanu Reo: Māori and Indigenous Language Revitalisation
• MAORI211 Te Reo Māori: Intermediate 1
• MAORI212 Te Reo Māori: Intermediate 2
• MAORI311 Te Reo Māori: Advanced 1
• MAORI312 Te Reo Māori: Advanced 2

Entry Requirements

There are five ways to gain admission to the University of Waikato:

1. NCEA University Entrance
2. Admission at entrance level
3. Discretionary entrance
4. University Entrance prior to 2015
5. Special admission

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated fees: $7,614 per year (domestic tuition fees)
• Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study
• Scholarships are available, and students can visit the Scholarship Finder for more information

Study in Tauranga

The entire DipTTP can be completed in Tauranga.

Scholarships and Prizes

Students can visit the Scholarship Finder for information about possible scholarships.

Regulations

To complete the Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi, students must:

• Complete 120 points
• Include 75 points above 100 level
• Include 30 points above 200 level If students complete all eight compulsory papers, they will fulfill these requirements.

What Our Students Are Saying

Students who have completed the Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi have shared their experiences and testimonials, highlighting the programme's impact on their lives and their appreciation for the unique Māori language immersion pathway.