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Master of Counselling

University of Auckland, New Zealand

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Course Overview

Our counselling programmes are designed for mature students with existing tertiary

qualifications and professional experience in a field related to counselling,

who wish to transition into counselling from their current profession

This programme provides opportunities to examine and develop the inter-related components essential to effective counselling practice – theory, research, advanced skills and reflexivity. If you are a teacher, social worker or professional in a related field, this programme will enable you to become a professional counsellor. If you are an experienced counsellor, the Master of Counselling will provide you with an opportunity to advance your skills and research capabilities and gain a highly regarded postgraduate qualification.

General Eligibility

Study option

Research 120/240 points

Grade required

GPA 5.0

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Programme structure

The programme includes lectures, discussions, student presentations, skills laboratories, seminars, workshops, group work, individual investigation and self-directed study. Practicum work in community settings is supervised on-site by counselling practitioners and overseen by University staff. Your research portfolio will be guided by at least one supervisor.

120-point programme:

Advanced Counselling Practicum
Thesis or Research Portfolio

240-point programme:

Counselling Laboratory
The Counselling Process
Cultural Issues in Counselling
Professional Issues in Counselling
Research and Counselling
30 points from Education Professional Studies, Education, Professional Counselling, Professional Supervision, Social Work Health Practice, or a 700-level course in another subject as approved by the Programme Director.
Advanced Counselling Practicum
Thesis or Research Portfolio

Language Requirement

IELTS6.0
TOEFL78
PTE58
Duolingo79

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each component).

Programme Information

Course CategoryHealthcare and Nursing

Course LevelPostgraduate

Awarding BodyUniversity of Auckland

Campus NameEpsom

DurationFull-Time, 1 year, Part-time, 2 years

Available IntakeFebruary, March

IELTS Score6.0

Tuition Fees8,131

International Fees38,273

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