Why Study / Key Benefits

• The programme is designed for people who already have significant experience with te reo Maori and want formal postgraduate recognition of their language development.
• It is particularly suitable for people working in the Maori sector who may not have previously studied te reo Maori at university.
• Students can further develop advanced te reo Maori skills through postgraduate-level study.
• The qualification provides a pathway into further postgraduate study, including the Master of Te Reo Maori.
• It provides formal recognition of te reo M?ori skills that can be valuable across teaching, government, communications, publishing, translation, writing and Maori language revitalisation.
• The programme combines academic study with the applicant's existing professional experience in the Maori sector. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The formal structure is:

• 30 points from either TREO403 or TREO404.
• A further 30 points from 400-level Te Reo Maori courses listed in the relevant BA Honours Te Reo Maori schedule.

The programme page identifies the two primary choices as:

• TREO403 – He Wananga
• TREO404 – Mahi-a-Rehia

Current 2026 course availability is important:

• TREO403 – He Wananga: 30 points, Semester 2, 2026. It is an advanced te reo Maori course based on Maori philosophical and conceptual thought and beliefs. It includes noho marae with prominent experts in te reo Maori and allows students to develop work relevant to their chosen fields.
• TREO404 – Mahi-a-Rehia: 30 points. This examines Maori performance and composition, including transcription, translation and annotation of traditional Maori poetry, prose, invocations and song, together with composition and performance. It is not offered in 2026; UC lists it as offered in 2025.

Other relevant 400-level Te Reo Maori coursework can include:

• TREO401 – Te Ngao ki Hawaiki: advanced Maori-language study involving spoken and written te reo Maori, traditional expressions, Maori thought, tikanga and beliefs. In 2026 it is available Semester 1 both on campus and by Distance.
• TREO405 – Te Whakaora: Language Revitalisation: examines historical suppression of Maori/Indigenous languages and language-revitalisation movements, including initiatives such as K?hanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Maori, Wharekura and bilingual/immersion programmes. In 2026 it is offered Semester 2 on campus and by Distance.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The formal subject of the qualification is:

• Te Reo Maori.

There are no separate majors, minors or formal endorsements listed for the PGCertTREO.

The academic focus can include:

• Advanced te reo Maori
• Maori language and communication
• Maori philosophy and conceptual thought
• Maori literature and performance
• Maori language revitalisation
• Maori cultural knowledge and tikanga
• Translation and interpretation
• Maori writing and composition
• Language development within Maori-sector professional contexts

Programme Highlights

• Specialised postgraduate qualification in Te Reo Maori.
• 60-point qualification.
• Can be completed in 6 months full-time.
• Maximum completion period of 2 years.
• Designed particularly for people with substantial Maori-sector experience.
• Requires a professional-experience portfolio and selection interview.
• Provides formal recognition of advanced te reo Maori development.
• Offers a pathway into the Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Maori and Master of Te Reo Maori.
• Some 400-level courses can be taken through Distance Learning.
• The 2026 course portfolio includes language revitalisation and advanced language/cultural study.
• TREO403 provides an applied w?nanga/noho marae component with prominent te reo Maori experts.

Career Outcomes

UC identifies employment opportunities for graduates in areas including:

• Teaching
• Publishing
• Writing
• Translation
• Government
• Communications
• Stakeholder engagement
• Entertainment industries
• Maori language revitalisation initiatives
• Iwi and Maori-sector organisations
• Cultural and language-related roles

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The most important current consideration is course availability.

For 2026:

• TREO403 is offered in Semester 2.
• TREO401 is available in Semester 1.
• TREO405 is available in Semester 2 and has a Distance option.
• TREO404 is not offered in 2026.
• Some other 400-level courses are also not offered in 2026.

International Student Visa Requirements

For an international student physically studying in New Zealand, the relevant visa is generally the Immigration New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa.

Current requirements include:

• An offer of place from an approved New Zealand education provider.
• Evidence of tuition payment or sufficient funds to pay tuition, or acceptable scholarship/loan funding.
• Evidence of sufficient living funds.
• Acceptable insurance.
• Genuine intention to study.
• Evidence relating to onward travel/departure arrangements where required.
• Compliance with health and character requirements applicable to the visa.