Master of Counselling
Study Discipline: Education & Teacher Training
Study Programme Details
City: Hamilton
Country: New Zealand
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Immerse yourself in the world of counselling with our globally recognized Master of Counselling—an innovative degree that stands out as the pioneer in offering a program exclusively focused on narrative therapy. This is your gateway to cultivating professional skills deeply rooted in constructionist theories.
Overview
The Master of Counselling (MCouns) stands as a flagship program with an impressive track record, boasting a 92% employment rate for graduates over the past six years. Tailored for professional counsellors or supervisors aspiring to take on leadership roles within the New Zealand counselling profession, this program provides a unique teaching focus. It offers rich experiences for the development of professional attitudes, knowledge, and competencies in counselling, group leadership, mediation, and practitioner research. Graduates emerge with a profound understanding, thanks to the narrative practice that defines this program.
Admission Requirements
- Please note there is a selection process for the MCouns. Admission normally requires a bachelors degree with at least a B average in the third year.
- an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
- a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
- a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
- a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, or
- a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, or
- awarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), or
- a Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, or
- a B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
- a C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
- a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.
- Counselling and Contexts
- Discourse & Counselling Psychologies
- Working with Groups
- Conflict Resolution
International $35,900 per year
Domestic $7,626 – $9,137
Future Career Outcomes
Our program’s emphasis on practical application ensures that graduates are well-prepared for success in their careers. Real-world examples of successful alumni underscore the program’s relevance to industry demands, highlighting the acquisition of skills crucial in today’s dynamic job market.
Visa Requirements:
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