Course details

Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5) Immersion
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Overview

This programme is designed for emergent speakers of te reo Māori with an advanced understanding and ability in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

Through full immersion in te reo Māori, you will develop the ability to communicate independently and express ideas and theories with increasing fluency and flexibility across a range of familiar and some less familiar contexts.

You will further develop your knowledge of te reo Māori, including grammar, syntax, language variation, kīanga, tikanga and the ways te reo is used within te ao Māori. Learning includes opportunities for authentic engagement with te ao Māori and local contexts.

Entry requirements

Domestic Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3) or equivalent, OR
  • NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori, AND
  • Aromatawai ā-waha, kanohi ki te kanohi (oral, face-to-face assessment) with the programme lecturer.

About the provider

UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.

When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.

At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.

Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.

As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.

Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.

UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking for. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.

Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.

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