criteria for recognised qualifications under the New Zealand Social Workers
Registration Act 2003 and includes the clinical practice experience needed
to meet national and international professional requirements.
Counselling
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
Theory
One year full-time (typically two years part-time)
Professionals who have a bachelors degree in education, counselling,
nursing or social work (or a similar qualification) with at least three years’
practical experience, can apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
Theory to broaden and advance their career. This programme can help you
gain comprehensive knowledge of the theory and research that underpin
counselling practice as well as develop the skills necessary for effective
counselling with diverse clients. Equivalent to the first year of the Master
of Counselling, this programme can provide the foundation to go on to
research at masters level. You will also undertake supervised practical
counselling work in community settings.
Master of Counselling
120 points: One year full-time (part-time available)
240 points: Two years full-time (typically three to four years
part-time)
Tailor-made for working professionals, this flexible masters attracts
graduates who are already working in the teaching, counselling, nursing,
social work or other related professions who want to become a counsellor
or to advance their counselling qualification. 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.
If you have a bachelors degree in education, counselling, nursing, social
work or related profession (or an equivalent qualification) with a GPA or
GPE of 5 or higher in the most advanced courses taken and at least three
years’ practical experience in a relevant profession such as teaching,
counselling, nursing or social work, you can apply for the 240-point Master
of Counselling programme. This programme is cohort-based and includes
a supervised research portfolio worth 120 points in the second year of the
programme as well as practical work in a community setting.
If you hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory or a Postgraduate
Diploma in Education – Counselling specialisation (or an equivalent
qualification), with a GPA or GPE of 5 or higher in the most advanced
courses taken, and have at least three years’ relevant experience, it is
possible to enter directly into the second year (120-point research portfolio)
of the Master of Counselling.
Professional Supervision
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional
Supervision
One to two years, part-time only
Health and social services professionals can benefit greatly from this
qualification aimed at developing clinical and professional supervision
skills with a strong focus on reflective practice. It is a multidisciplinary
qualification suitable for practitioners currently employed in social work,
health, allied health, human services, counselling and other related
professions. If you hold a bachelors degree and have at least three years’
relevant professional experience, you may be eligible for admission to this
programme. If you choose to continue your study at postgraduate diploma
level, points earned from courses taken in this programme can be credited
to the Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Supervision.
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional
Supervision
One year full-time (typically two years part-time)
This diploma enables you to take your clinical and professional supervision
skills to a more advanced level, with a focus on leadership and practitioner
development. It is a multidisciplinary qualification suitable for practitioners
in social work, health, allied health, human services, counselling and
other related professions. This gives you the opportunity to reflect and
learn alongside other practitioners from a range of professions. If you have
already completed the postgraduate certificate, it is possible to credit
the courses passed to the postgraduate diploma leaving only a further
60 points to complete. You must have a bachelors degree, be currently
employed in health, counselling, social or human services or similar
professional context, and have at least three years’ relevant professional
experience to apply.
Preparatory programme
Up Grade: Skills for postgraduate study
Eight sessions over eight weeks
This eight-week programme is specifically designed for those who may have been away from academic study for some time and wish to build their
confidence and skills for a successful transition to postgraduate study. You will benefit from a range of practical workshops designed to build your
analytical and academic writing skills, build your confidence to undertake postgraduate study and enable you to make an informed decision regarding
your future qualification options. The course fee is $350.
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