The Master of Counselling is a limited entry programme that provides students with the opportunities to develop and examine the inter-related components essential to effective counselling practice – theory, research, advanced skills and reflexivity.
The programme is designed for students with prior tertiary qualifications and professional experience in a field relevant to counselling (for example teaching, nursing, or social work) who are seeking to transition into counselling from their current profession.
On completion of the Master of Counselling a student will be eligible to apply for provisional membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.
The 240-Point Master of Counselling
The 240-point Master of Counselling programme is typically appropriate for domestic applicants who have been awarded a scholarship for the duration of their study, or for international applicants as these individuals are usually required to enrol in a complete, full-time, master’s programme to fulfil their requirements of the scholarship or study visa. Acceptance onto the 240-point Masters of Counselling programme will enable these students to become a professional counsellor.
Note: If you are a domestic applicant who has not been awarded a scholarship, you should apply for the 120-point Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (Theory) , which progresses to the 120-Point Masters of Counselling.
To apply for our Master of Counselling (240-Point) programme, you will need to:
You can find more detailed information for counselling applicants here .
The 120-Point Masters of Counselling
The 120-point Master of Counselling programme is appropriate for applicants who have completed our 120-point Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (Theory) or an equivalent counselling qualification.
Acceptance onto the 120-point Master of Counselling will provide students with an opportunity to advance their counselling practice, research capabilities, and gain a highly regarded postgraduate qualification.
To apply for our Master of Counselling 120 programme, you will need to:
If you have not completed our Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling Theory, but have a qualification that you believe may be considered as an equivalent qualification then you will need to:
You can find more detailed information for counselling applicants here.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)
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.
You must have completed a bachelors degree in education, counselling, nursing, social work or similar profession with a GPA of 5.0 in at least 60 points above Stage II.
Or, passed 60 points towards a relevant (education, counselling, nursing or social work) postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.
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, safety checks , previous employment and referees’ reports. 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.
If you do not meet the GPA requirement you may still gain entry if you successfully demonstrate capacity to undertake advanced study and research for this degree.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 31 位 | 蒙纳士大学Monash University | 2年 | 46340澳元/年 |
| 第 40 位 | 昆士兰大学The University of Queensland | 2年 | 48080澳元/年 |