Master of Psychotherapy Program By Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

89,800 NZDTuition Fee/year

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Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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

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

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.

You complete a number of psychotherapy courses and research methods courses to prepare you for your research dissertation in the final part of the programme. At the heart of the programme is the dissertation, your chance to advance professional knowledge in the area of psychotherapy.

The programme includes participation in clinical work at a placement and at the campus psychotherapy clinic. It also has a requirement for the undertaking of personal psychotherapy. There is an additional fee for individual supervision in the second year of the programme.

You can choose from:

  • Master of Psychotherapy
  • Master of Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy)

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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

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

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.

You complete a number of psychotherapy courses and research methods courses to prepare you for your research dissertation in the final part of the programme. At the heart of the programme is the dissertation, your chance to advance professional knowledge in the area of psychotherapy.

The programme includes participation in clinical work at a placement and at the campus psychotherapy clinic. It also has a requirement for the undertaking of personal psychotherapy. There is an additional fee for individual supervision in the second year of the programme.

You can choose from:

  • Master of Psychotherapy
  • Master of Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

5+
6+
90+
  • 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
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

17,914 NZD
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International Students

89,800 NZD
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