Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory PGDipCounsTh

Programme structure
 

The PGDipCounsTh is equivalent to the first year of the Master of Counselling (MCouns).
 

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 MCouns to complete the masters qualification.
 

To do this, you must include a research methods course in your PGDipCounsTh study.
 

120-point taught masters
 

Requirement:
 

• 90 points: Core courses in Professional Counselling:
  • Counselling Laboratory (PROFCOUN 701)
  • The Counselling Process (PROFCOUN 705)
  • Cultural Issues in Counselling (PROFCOUN 706)
  • Professional Issues in Counselling (PROFCOUN 708)
  • Research and Counselling (PROFCOUN 709)
     
• 30 points: Elective courses from:
  • Education Professional Studies (EDPROFST 700–757, 760–788)
  • Education (EDUC 702–764, 767)
  • Professional Counselling (PROFCOUN 700–704, 707, 710)
  • Professional Supervision (PROFSUPV 704, 713)
  • Social Work Health Practice: Working with Grief and Loss (SOCHLTH 732)
  • or a 700 level course in another subject as approved by the Associate Dean (Postgraduate)

 

Programme requirements
 
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.
 

Note: If you already hold the same or a substantially similar qualification, you may not be admitted to this programme.
 

Further programme requirements
 
English language requirements
 

If 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. 

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$8,068.80

International students
NZ$36,800

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?
 

The PGDipCounsTh is suitable for experienced and aspiring individuals who wish to develop a beginning level of skill and theory in counselling that will assist them to develop and extend their careers as counselling professionals. If you complete the PGDipCounsTh with GPA of 5 or higher in the most advanced courses taken, you can apply to enter into the second year of the MCouns to complete the masters qualification. To do this, you must include a research methods course in your PGDipCounsTh study.
 

Jobs related to this programme

• Counsellor in community settings
• Counsellor in government agencies (such as ACC, Corrections Department)
• Counsellor in private practice
• Counsellor in schools, and other secondary and tertiary settings
• Health and welfare services counsellor
• Human resource counsellor
• Not-for-profit agency counsellor