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Language & Culture

Studying language and culture will help you to develop an appreciation for other cultures and broaden your horizons. It could also lay the foundation for learning and be a valuable workplace skill, opening up several job opportunities.

At UCOL, language and culture have always been important areas of focus. Our whānau, both students and staff, come from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds and have benefited academically and professionally from language studies. Understanding languages and cultures have also helped us create an inclusive learning and working environment.

Our carefully crafted language classes will offer a wonderful learning experience that will immerse you in the language and its cultural significance. In addition, you will study alongside a diverse group of students from all walks of life, including UCOL staff, working professionals, and the general public.

You can select from a suite of programmes in Māori, English, Samoan, and New Zealand Sign Language, according to your interest.

  • The marae at UCOL's Wairarapa campus in Masterton.
    Māori Studies
    The marae at UCOL's Wairarapa campus in Masterton.
    Māori Studies
    • Certificates
      • Te Reo Māori for Beginners
         
        Duration: 10 weeks part-time
        Start:  Jul/Oct
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin, Te Runanga O Ngā Wairiki - Ngāti Apa – Marton
         
      • Te Reo Māori Intermediate
         
        Duration: 10 weeks part-time
        Start:  October
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin, Te Runanga O Ngā Wairiki - Ngāti Apa – Marton
         
      • Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4)
        Level 4
        Duration: 1 year part-time (38 weeks)
        (See Course Hours & Duration for details)
        Start:  Feb 2023
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
         
      • Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5)
        Level 5
        Duration: 1 year, part-time

        Palmerston North
        Tue 6 - 9pm
        and five weekend wānanga marae.

        Masterton
        Wed 5:30 - 9:30pm
        and five weekend wānanga marae
        Start:  Feb 2023
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
         
  • UCOL students in language class
    English Language
    UCOL students in language class
    English Language
  • People interacting using sign language.
    Free Sign Language Courses
    People interacting using sign language.
    Free Sign Language Courses
    • Certificates
      • Introduction to Sign Language
         
        Duration: 10 weeks part-time
        Start:  July
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
         
      • Conversational Sign Language
         
        Duration: 10 weeks part-time
        Start:  October
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
         
      • Immersion Sign Language
         
        Duration: 10 weeks part-time
        Start:  TBC
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
         
      • Sign in the Workplace
         
        Duration: 10 weeks part-time
        Start:  TBC
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
         
  • UCOL students at the Palmerston North campus
    Samoan Language
    UCOL students at the Palmerston North campus
    Samoan Language
    • Other Programmes
      • Ole Gagana Samoa (Level 2)
        Level 2
        Duration: 10 weeks part-time
        Start:  October
        Location: Ngati Apa Education, Marton
        (old Turakina Girls college)
         
      • Ole Gagana Samoa Beginners
         
        Duration: 10 weeks part-time
        Start:  July
        Location: Ngati Apa Education, Marton
        (old Turakina Girls college)
         
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