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.
Māori Studies
Māori Studies
Certificates
Duration: 10 weeks
Marton (Day and Evening classes)
Start:
May/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
Duration: 10 weeks
Palmerston North
Mon or Wed evenings, 6 - 8pm
Whanganui
Mon evenings, 6 - 8pm
Masterton
Mon evenings, 7-9pm
Levin
Wed evenings, 6 - 8pm
Marton
Day and evening classes.
Start:
May/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
Level 4
Duration: 1 year, part-time
Palmerston North
Tue 6 - 9pm and five weekend wānanga marae.
Whanganui
Thu 6 - 9pm and five weekend wānanga marae.
Masterton
Wed 6 - 9pm and five weekend wānanga marae.
Start:
Feb 2023
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Wairarapa.
English Language
English Language
Certificates
Level 5
Duration: 19 weeks
Start:
July
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 4
Duration: 18 weeks, full-time
Start:
Jul/Sep
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 3
Duration: 18 weeks, full-time
Start:
July
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 3
Duration: 18 weeks, full-time
Start:
July
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Duration:
Start:
Monthly
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Free Sign Language Courses
Free Sign Language Courses
Certificates
Duration: 10 weeks, part-time
Start:
July
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
Duration: 10 weeks
One evening per week, 6 - 8pm
Start:
May/Oct
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
Duration: 10 weeks, part-time
Start:
TBC
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Duration: 10 weeks
Start:
TBC
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Samoan Language
Samoan Language
Other Programmes
Level 2
Duration: 10 Weeks
Thursday Mornings 10-12
Start:
May/Oct
Location: Ngati Apa Education, Marton
(old Turakina Girls college)
Duration: Thursday mornings 10am -12pm
Start:
July
Location: Ngati Apa Education, Marton
(old Turakina Girls college)