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Master of Psychotherapy

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

2 years

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

North Campus

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Summary

The Master of Psychotherapy programme is for students who wish to become psychotherapists.

This degree enables you to apply for interim registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand and for provisional membership of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists.

Master of Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy) graduates are eligible to join the New Zealand Association of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists as student members and once qualified will be eligible to register with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements
  • Completed the Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies or equivalent with a B grade average or higher
  • References and a police check are required
  • Must have personal qualities that show suitability for this programme
  • May be required to attend selection interviews
  • Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: must be capable of meeting the Children's Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance

International student entry requirements

English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

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