Program Overview

Master of Psychotherapy

The Master of Psychotherapy programme is for students who wish to become psychotherapists. This degree enables you to apply for interim registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand and for provisional membership of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists.

Programme Details

• Programme code: AK3920
• Level: 9
• Points: 240
• Duration: 2 years full-time / part-time available
• Campus: North Campus
• Start date: 22 February 2027

Fees

• Domestic: $11,851.60 (for 120 points)
  • Tuition fees: $10,630
  • Student services levy: $1,221.60
• International: $53,121.60 (for 120 points)
  • Tuition fees: $51,900
  • Student services levy: $1,221.60
• Fees are subject to change year to year.
• International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition.
• Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Completed the Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies or equivalent with a B grade average or higher
• References and a police check are required
• Must have personal qualities that show suitability for this programme
• May be required to attend selection interviews
• For Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: must be capable of meeting the Children's Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance

International Student Entry Requirements

• English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

What You Study

You complete a number of psychotherapy courses and research methods courses to prepare you for your research dissertation in the final part of the programme. At the heart of the programme is the dissertation, your chance to advance professional knowledge in the area of psychotherapy.

Courses in the Master of Psychotherapy

You can choose from:

• Master of Psychotherapy
• Master of Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy)

Master of Psychotherapy

• Complete the following courses:
  • PSYT803 Reflexivity and Relational Skills I (15 points)
  • PSYT804 Relational Theory and Ethical Practice (30 points)
  • PSYT807 Clinical Assessment and Formulation (15 points)
  • PSYT808 Reflexivity and Relational Skills II (15 points)
  • PSYT809 Theorising Psychotherapy (15 points)
  • PSYT810 Psychotherapy Practice IIA (30 points)
  • PSYT811 Psychotherapy Practice IIB (15 points)
  • PSYT830 Psychotherapy Practice IA (15 points)
  • PSYT831 Psychotherapy Practice IB (15 points)
  • MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora, Hauora Mori Development (15 points)
• And choose one of:
  • HEAL811 Research Design & Methods (15 points)
  • PSYT802 Research for Psychotherapy (15 points)
  • MAOH801 Mori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
  • PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
• And complete the research project:
  • HEAL996 Research Project (45 points)

Master of Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy)

The Master of Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy) is for students or psychotherapists who want to become a psychotherapist specialising in child and adolescent psychotherapy.

• Complete the following courses:
  • MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora, Hauora Mori Development (15 points)
  • PSYT830 Psychotherapy Practice IA (15 points)
  • PSYT831 Psychotherapy Practice IB (15 points)
  • PSYT810 Psychotherapy Practice IIA (30 points)
  • PSYT832 Enhanced Observational skills (15 points)
  • PSYT834 Child Psychotherapy Theory II (15 points)
  • PSYT835 Assessment and Formulation of Children and Adolescents (15 points)
  • PSYT836 Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Practice IIA (15 points)
  • PSYT838 Working with Adolescents (15 points)
  • PSYT839 Advanced Parent Infant Observation (30 points)
• And choose one of:
  • HEAL811 Research Design & Methods (15 points)
  • MAOH801 Mori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
  • PSYT802 Research for Psychotherapy (15 points)
  • PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
• And complete the research project:
  • HEAL996 Research Project (45 points)

Related Programmes

• Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies
• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Violence and Trauma
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Violence and Trauma
• Master of Health Practice in Violence and Trauma