Why Study / Key Benefits

• The Master of Te Reo Maori is designed to prepare graduates for professional careers involving te reo Maori.
• It develops advanced knowledge and competence in te reo Maori while introducing students to research and critical thinking about contemporary and historical aspects of the language.
• The programme combines advanced language study with research, creative/professional work and interdisciplinary study.
• Students can tailor the degree through a range of endorsements, including digital technologies, media and communication, research, music composition, creative writing, professional writing, language revitalisation and translation.
• The programme can be particularly valuable for students seeking careers contributing to te reo Maori revitalisation, Maori-language education, media, translation, cultural-sector work, creative industries or research.
• UC's Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies highlights the programme's contribution to increasing the number, quality and diversity of works produced in te reo Maori, including compositions, plays, poetry, digital works and journalism.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The 240-point degree consists of four main components:

• TREO403 He Wananga
• TREO404 Mahi-a-Rehia
• An approved endorsement
• One of several research, dissertation or creative/professional writing pathways.

The research/project options are:

• TREO590 Rangahau – Major Research Dissertation
• TREO591 Rangahau – Minor Research Dissertation, plus 30 points of approved 400-level courses
• TREO592 Rangahau – Research Paper and TREO593 Rangahau – Research Paper, plus 30 points of approved 400-level courses
• TREO595 Tuhinga Pukenga – Creative or Professional Writing Project.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The MTREO can be awarded with one of the following endorsements:

• Matihiko – Digital Technologies
• Papaho – Media and Communication
• Te Rangahau – Research
• Titonga – Music Composition
• Tuhinga Auaha – Creative Writing
• Tuhinga Hautaka – Professional Writing
• Whakarauora Reo – Language Revitalisation
• Whakawhiti Reo – Translation.

The 2026 regulations specify the principal course requirements for these endorsements. For example:

• Matihiko: DIGI403, DIGI404, DIGI405 and TREO407
• P?p?ho: COMS401, COMS408, JOUR404 and JOUR406
• Te Rangahau: MAOR404 plus two of TREO405, TREO406 or TREO407
• Titonga: MUSI471 plus 30 points of 400-level Te Reo Maori
• Tuhinga Auaha: WRIT401 and WRIT403 plus 30 points of 400-level Te Reo M?ori
• Tuhinga Hautaka: JOUR404, JOUR406, WRIT401 and WRIT402
• Whakarauora Reo: TREO405, TREO408 and TREO407
• Whakawhiti Reo: TRIN401, TREO406 and TREO407.

Programme Highlights

• 240-point master's qualification.
• Two-year full-time structure.
• February and July entry periods.
• Advanced study of te reo Maori.
• Strong emphasis on linguistic competence and critical thinking.
• Research and creative/professional project options.
• Eight specialist endorsement areas.
• Opportunities to combine te reo M?ori with digital technologies, media, research, music, writing, language revitalisation and translation.
• Potential credit recognition for graduates of Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo, subject to approval.
• Qualification may be awarded with Merit or Distinction.
• Graduates can progress to PhD study in Te Reo Maori.

Career Outcomes

UC describes the degree as preparing graduates for professional careers in te reo Maori.

Depending on the endorsement and previous experience, potential career areas include:

• Te reo Maori language specialist
• Maori-language education and teaching
• Translation
• Maori-language revitalisation
• Maori media and communications
• Journalism
• Creative writing
• Professional writing
• Digital content and digital technologies
• Research
• Cultural and community organisations
• Government and public-sector M?ori-language roles
• Maori creative industries
• Language-policy and revitalisation initiatives.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current 2026 regulations remain the key official source for the qualification's academic requirements. They confirm:

• 240 total points.
• Two compulsory courses: TREO403 and TREO404.
• One approved endorsement.
• One approved dissertation/research/project pathway.
• 24-month maximum for full-time study.
• 48-month maximum for part-time study.
• Potential credit of up to 90 points for students who have completed Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo, subject to approval and specified restrictions.
• Merit and Distinction awards are possible.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students normally require a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa for full-time study at UC.

Current Immigration New Zealand requirements include:

• An offer of place from an approved education provider.
• Evidence that tuition fees have been paid, can be paid, or are covered by an applicable scholarship or permitted funding arrangement.
• Evidence of sufficient living funds.
• Acceptable medical and travel insurance.
• Genuine intention to study.
• Evidence that the student can leave New Zealand at the end of their stay.
• Health and character requirements where applicable.