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Degrees

He whānau huarewa

Degrees that celebrate culture


Applications open at the start of September 2025.


Wharenui - Sem B Tile Black

Embrace Māori philosophies

Learning with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is immersive, based on principles and mātauranga Māori (knowledge).   

NZQA accredited programmes

We offer a wide range of nationally recognised certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduate programmes.

Contribute to your community

Gain knowledge and skills to make a positive difference alongside whānau, hapū, iwi and communities.

Wharenui - Sem B Tile Black

Embrace Māori philosophies

Learning with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is immersive, based on principles and mātauranga Māori (knowledge).   

NZQA accredited programmes

We offer a wide range of nationally recognised certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduate programmes.

Contribute to your community

Gain knowledge and skills to make a positive difference alongside whānau, hapū, iwi and communities.

Shakentah Tutapakone

Shakentah talks about why she chose to pursue her Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Mere shares the importance of te ao Māori to her study of He Korowai Ākonga - Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)

Tuafono recently graduated from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and shares her insights from the programme

Mitchell recently graduated from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and shares his insights from the programme

Explore the stories of our tauira and delve into their unique experiences during their time studying with us. 

Every learning journey is a little different. At Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, we embrace you as a tauira and learn together. 

Tracey Dale

Curiosity ignites a journey of discovery through raranga

Tessa Thompson - Manaaki Tangata

Finding strength and a future through social work

Tracey Hall - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaiako Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga

Kaiako privileged to be guiding the next generation of social workers

Wāhine overcome challenges to become full-time teachers

Wāhine overcome challenges to become full-time teachers

Student Support

We offer a range of core services designed to support your educational and personal needs in the areas of academic achievement, careers, disability, enrolment, financial assistance, and pastoral care.

We’ll work with you to develop your potential so you can successfully complete your studies. Our services are free and we treat all information with discretion.

Financial support:

Get an estimation of your minimum student fee payments or find scholarships that you might be able to apply for to cover your study. 

Disability support:

If you have a temporary or permanent disability or impairment, we can help to support you in your studies. 

Also: 

  • Library services - books delivered to your door
  • Online support workshops
  • Career guidance