University
University of AucklandPostgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory PGDipCounsTh
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
If you have a bachelors degree in education, counselling, nursing or social work and at least three years’ practical experience, this programme can broaden and advance your career. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of the theory and research that underpin counselling practice, and develop the skills necessary for effective counselling with diverse clients. You will undertake supervised practical counselling work in community settings. This programme can provide the foundation to pursue further study at masters level.
If you complete the PGDipCounsTh with a GPA of 5 or higher in the most advanced courses taken, you can apply to enter into the second year of the Master of Counselling to complete the masters qualification. To do this, you must include a research methods course in your PGDipCounsTh study.
Entry criteria
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in education, counselling, nursing, social work or a similar profession from a recognised university (or similar institution).
You will also need at least three years' experience in teaching, counselling, nursing, social work or similar profession.
Admission is subject to a satisfactory interview, police check/s, safety checks, previous employment and referees' reports.
For more information on the safety checks requirements, please see our Children's Act 2014 requirements page.
Note: If you already hold the same or a substantially similar qualification, you may not be admitted to this programme.
English language requirementsIf you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.
You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.
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