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Master of Counselling

University of Auckland
Auckland , New Zealand
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2027-03-01
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Degree
Masters
Course Language
English
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NZD 43,674
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2027-03-01-
2027-03-02-
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Program Overview

Master of Counselling

The Master of Counselling is a postgraduate program designed for mature students who wish to transition into counselling from their current profession. Students will require existing tertiary qualifications and professional experience in a field related to counselling.


Programme Overview

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, the 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.


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.


Requirements

  • 120-point programme:
    • Research Masters:
      • 30 points: PROFCOUN 730
      • 90 points: PROFCOUN 796 Thesis or PROFCOUN 795 Research Portfolio
  • Taught Masters:
    • 60 points: PROFCOUN 730, 732
    • 60 points from EDPROFST 743-745, 760774, EDUC 732747, 755-759, 767, PROFCOUN 700, 702, 703, 707, PROFSUPV 700-704, 710-716, SOCCHFM 700, 731-735, SOCHLTH 732, or other 700 level courses approved by the Programme Director
  • 240-point programme:
    • Research Masters:
      • 90 points: PROFCOUN 701, 705, 706, 708, 711
      • 30 points: EDUCSW 700 or EDUC 787
      • 30 points: PROFCOUN 730
      • 90 points: PROFCOUN 796 Thesis or PROFCOUN 795 Research Portfolio
  • Taught Masters:
    • 90 points: PROFCOUN 701, 705, 706, 708, 711
    • 30 points: EDUCSW 700 or EDUC 787
    • 60 points: PROFCOUN 730, 732
    • 60 points from EDPROFST 743-745, 760774, EDUC 732747, 755-759, 767, PROFCOUN 700, 702, 703, 707, PROFSUPV 700-704, 710-716, SOCCHFM 700, 731-735, SOCHLTH 732, or other 700 level courses approved by the Programme Director

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum programme requirements:
    • Study option: Research 120 points
      • Grade required: GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
      • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Counselling)
    • Study option: Research 240 points
      • Grade required: GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
      • Relevant bachelor's degree
  • Further programme requirements:
    • You must have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Counselling) with a GPA of 5.0.
    • You also must have at least three years practical experience in teaching, counselling, nursing, social work, or a similar profession.
    • Admission is subject to a satisfactory interview, police check/s, previous employment, and referees report and safety checks.
    • Note: If you already hold a Master of Education - Counselling specialisation (or substantially similar field of study), you may not be admitted to this programme.

Fees and Scholarships

  • 2026 fees:
    • Domestic students: NZ$9,392.40 $9,574.80*
    • International students: NZ$43,674*
  • Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website.
  • Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs.
  • Amounts shown are indicative only.
  • In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,132.80 for full-time study (120 points).

Key Dates

  • Application closing dates:
    • Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025
  • Start dates:
    • 2025 Semester One: Starts - 3 March, Ends - 30 June
    • 2026 Semester One: Starts - 2 March, Ends - 29 June

Career Opportunities

  • Jobs related to this programme:
    • Counsellor in community settings
    • Counsellor in government agencies (such as ACC, Corrections Department)
    • Counsellor in private practice
    • Counsellor in schools, and other secondary and tertiary settings
    • Health and welfare services counsellor
    • Human resource counsellor
    • Not-for-profit agency counsellor
  • Further study options:
    • Doctor of Education
    • Doctor of Philosophy
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