Qualification Overview
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Te Reo Māori Title | Te Poutārewa Mātauranga Māori me ngā Iwi Taketake | |
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Qualification Title | Te Poutārewa Mātauranga Māori me ngā Iwi Taketake - Postgraduate Certificate in Mātauranga Māori and Indigenous Studies | |
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Mātauranga Māori Qualification | ||
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Qualification Type | Postgraduate Certificate | |
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Level | 8 | |
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Credits | 60 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
This qualification is underpinned by mātauranga Māori and is intended to provide the graduate with postgraduate skills and knowledge through a mātauranga Māori and indigenous lens connecting historical and contemporary knowledge for the benefit of whānau, hapū and other communities. Graduates can further develop research skills and knowledge to support them into the postgraduate diploma study and career opportunities that will empower the cultural and social aspirations of Māori communities.
The target tauira group includes |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this programme will:
1. Utilise Māori and Indigenous knowledge to explore and revitalise contemporary connections with whānau, hapū, iwi or with indigenous local and international communities. 2. Demonstrate advanced application of theoretical and practical specialised knowledge and skills, contextually aligned to Māori and Indigenous aspirations. 3. Apply key research skills and knowledge in preparation for future postgraduate study or to deploy in community/professional roles. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates may progress to further studies at a higher level.
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Entry Requirements |
Entry into the Postgraduate Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Studies (Level 8) requires that the tauira will:
(a) have made formal application for entry to the programme and the specified endorsement selected; and (b) gained approved programme of study by the Head of School Indigenous Graduate Studies; and (c) have one of the following: i. a Bachelor's degree at Level 7; or ii. a Graduate Diploma at Level 7 with supporting evidence of at least five years relevant work/community experience in the field of study/endorsement area applying for; or iii. with supporting evidence at least eight years relevant work/community experience in the field of study/endorsement area applying for; or iv. a qualification considered by the Head of School as ad eundem statum (recognised as having an equivalent status or competencies to merit achievement in a Bachelor's degree). Where a programme states a te reo Māori competency; tauira must demonstrate their level of competency to korero and tuhituhi to the minimum standard identified in the programme specific regulations in the current programme document at the time of application and kept on file. Selection is the criteria and process applied in order to make admission and entry decisions. Selection criteria may include an interview, submission of a portfolio, etc. Criteria for selection will be outlined in the programme specific regulations in the current programme document at the time of application. Special Admission (a) Special Admission may be granted, where an applicant is over the age of 20 years at the start of the programme and they can provide sufficient evidence of work experience, skill, education, background knowledge, commitment and support to successfully undertake the programme of study. (b) An applicant must provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application. (c) Special admission may be granted at the discretion of the Head of School and or the Programme Coordinator. English Language Admission Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not Te Reo or English must provide evidence of English language competence. This evidence may be in the form of IELTS academic band score of 6.5 (overall), with no individual band less than 6.0 equivalent. |
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Education Organisation | Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi | |
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Developed By | Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 4290 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2021-12-20 12:28:48.36 | |
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Content |
Indigenous Studies:
- PGMMI801 Interrelationships with the Pacific Rim - PGMMI802 Critical Theory in Indigenous Studies. Reo Rangatira: - PGMMI804 Te Reo o ngā Tohunga - PGMMI805 Te Reo o Mōteatea. Hau Ora Hau Whenua: - PGMMI807 Mauri Ora: Native and Indigenous Spirit and Wellbeing - PGMMI808 Te Tiriti: The Treaty, Health and Decolonisation. Business and Management Practices: - PGMMI810 Advanced Māori/Indigenous Management Practices - PGMMI811 Advanced Māori/Indigenous Economic Development. Ako: - PGMMI813 Educational Leadership - PGMMI814 Learning Environment Research. Taiao: - PGMMI816 Kaitiakitanga - PGMMI817 Whenua. Toi: - PGMMI819 Toi Heke-Kōwhaiwhai - PGMMI820 Te Whareporahau o Hineteiwaiwa. |
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