University
University of CanterburyMaster of Counselling
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
6 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
The Master of Counselling gives you the opportunity to extend your theoretical grounding and professional skills to work as a counsellor in a variety of settings. You will be trained to identify systematic, effective ways to help clients find simple, acceptable solutions to their current concerns and problems.
The MCouns consists of 180 points of study, taken as a combination of practical and theory courses.
Note: changes to the points and courses required for the Master of Counselling are subject to Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission approval. Some details may change.
Subjects and Courses- COUN680 - Professional Counselling Practice I
- COUN685 Professional Counselling Practice II
- COUN683 Professional Counselling Practice II (Part A) Part time
- COUN684 Professional Counselling Practice II (Part B) Part time .
- CFPY405 - Psychology and Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand
- PUBH421 - Hauroa Māori
- SOWK612 - Tino Rangatiratanga and Mana Motuhake in Practice
- HLTH693 - Quantitative Methods in Health
- HLTH470 - Qualitative Research Methods for Health
- or an approved research methods course of at least 15 points
Entry criteria
To gain entry into the MCouns you must have:
- qualified for a Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies or equivalent with a minimum B Grade Point Average and either:
- acquired experience in counselling, teaching, nursing, social work, or an equivalent profession; or
- been deemed suitable for training as a counsellor
- and met the requirements stipulated in the Children's Act 2014 prior to gaining entry into the programme.
One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
Selection will be based on academic attainment and other criteria The relevance and standard of previous studies and any subsequent professional work experience are the main criteria of approval. You will normally be expected to have at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses. You must also be vetted by police.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Counselling or use the admission requirements checker.
How to applyEntry to the Counselling programme is limited – applications close 1 October.
See the Counselling application process for details of entry requirements, application forms, and start dates.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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