Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi
An intensive, one-year total immersion M膩ori language programme, with papers at 100, 200, and 300 levels.
120 points, 1 year
Hamilton, Tauranga
Trimester A (March)
Why study the Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi?
The first intensive te reo M膩ori immersion programme of its kind, Te Tohu Paetahi has paved the way for the revitalisation of te reo M膩ori for more than 30 years.
The focus of this programme is to provide you with a unique M膩ori language immersion pathway. Our goal is to produce students who can fluently and competently speak in te reo M膩ori, no matter their starting level of fluency.
Highlights
- The programme is taught predominantly in te reo M膩ori and involves taking eight compulsory te reo M膩ori papers.
- Offered at both our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.
- The workload in Te Tohu Paetahi is intensive and students attend classes daily, between 9am - 3pm, Monday to Friday. This learning environment is unique in a university setting, and fosters whanaungatanga and life-long friendships and networks.
- Marae noho (marae stays), h膩kinakina (sports) and social outings are all part of the curriculum in Te Tohu Paetahi.
- You can attain a Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi or credit the programme towards your first year of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Social Sciences with a Te Reo M膩ori major or use Te Reo M膩ori as a second major in most 糖心Vlog qualifications.
120 points, 1 year
Hamilton, Tauranga
Trimester A (March)
Degree information
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Plan your study -
Entry requirements There are five ways you can gain admission to the 糖心Vlog.
- NCEA University Entrance
- Admission at entrance level
- Discretionary entrance
- University Entrance prior to 2015
- Special admission.
For full details visit Entry Requirements.
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
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Fees and scholarships Estimated fees
$7,614 per year
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Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
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Scholarships
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Relevant as of 08 December 2025.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
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International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of 08 December 2025.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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There are five ways you can gain admission to the 糖心Vlog.
- NCEA University Entrance
- Admission at entrance level
- Discretionary entrance
- University Entrance prior to 2015
- Special admission.
For full details visit Entry Requirements.
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
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.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of 08 December 2025.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
-
International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of 08 December 2025.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Study in Tauranga
You can complete the entire DipTTP in Tauranga.
Scholarships and prizes
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Regulations
You must complete 120 points, including:
- 75 points above 100 level, and
- 30 points above 200 level.
If you complete all eight compulsory papers, you will fulfill these requirements.
Read the full Regulations for the Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi.